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B1 verb 6 min de leitura

焼ける

yakeru

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Explicação 焼ける in your Level:

At the A1 level, you only need to know 'yakeru' in the context of very simple cooking, like toast or bread. You should recognize it as the 'it is finished' word for food in a toaster. You might hear 'Pan ga yaketa!' which just means 'The bread is toasted!' It is often used with 'ga' to show that the food is the subject. At this stage, don't worry about the complex versions; just think of it as the 'ding!' sound of a toaster in word form. Focus on the past tense 'yaketa' because that is when we usually talk about things being baked.

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At the A2 level, you expand 'yakeru' to include the sun. You will learn 'Hada ga yakeru' (Skin gets tanned/burnt). This is very common in summer. You will also start to see the difference between 'yaku' (I grill) and 'yakeru' (It is grilled). For example, 'Sakana o yaku' vs 'Sakana ga yakeru'. You should be able to use it to describe simple states of things in your environment, like a house being burnt in a story or a movie. You are starting to see that this word isn't just about food, but about anything that heat changes.

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At the B1 level, you should be comfortable with the intransitive nature of 'yakeru' and use it correctly without confusing it with 'yaku'. You will encounter it in more descriptive settings, such as 'yuuyake' (sunset) where the sky 'yakeru' (glows red). You should also learn common idiomatic expressions like 'sewa ga yakeru' (to be a handful). At this level, you are expected to understand that 'yakeru' describes a transformation that happens to something, often resulting in a change of color or texture. You can use it to talk about hobbies like baking or outdoor activities where you might get a tan.

At the B2 level, you should understand the nuance between 'yakeru', 'moeru' (burn with flames), and 'kogeru' (scorch). You will encounter 'yakeru' in literature and news reports describing social or physical phenomena. For example, 'yakeno-hara' (burnt ruins) in a historical context. You should also understand the psychological use of 'yakeru' in terms of jealousy (yakimochi). You can use the verb in various forms (potential, passive, etc.) though the passive is rare since 'yakeru' is already intransitive. Your usage should reflect an understanding of the 'result-oriented' nature of this verb.

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At the C1 level, you use 'yakeru' to describe subtle changes in state and metaphorical 'burning'. You might use it to describe the way a person's heart 'burns' with envy or how a situation 'burns' through resources. You understand the poetic use in 'yuuyake' and can describe the different shades of a 'burnt' sky using advanced vocabulary. You are also familiar with formal and technical terms related to 'yakeru' in fields like chemistry or metallurgy (though specialized terms exist, 'yakeru' remains the foundational concept). You can discuss the cultural implications of 'yakeno-hara' in post-war Japanese identity.

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At the C2 level, 'yakeru' is used with complete native-like precision, including its rarest literary forms. You can appreciate how authors use the verb to create atmosphere, such as describing a landscape 'burnt' by the harsh summer sun to evoke a sense of exhaustion or desolation. You understand the historical evolution of the kanji 焼 and how it relates to other 'fire' radicals. You can effortlessly switch between 'yakeru' and its more specific synonyms to achieve the exact rhetorical effect desired in high-level writing or oratory, recognizing that 'yakeru' often implies a total or irreversible transformation.

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Pratique Exemplos Notas e dicas

焼ける em 30 segundos

Used for food that is finished cooking, like toast, meat, or cake, focusing on the result.
Describes skin that has become tanned or sunburnt after being out in the sun.
Refers to the sky turning bright red or orange during a beautiful sunset (yuuyake).
Used in idioms like 'sewa ga yakeru' to describe someone who is difficult to care for.

The Japanese verb 焼ける (yakeru) is a versatile intransitive verb that primarily describes a state of being heated, cooked, or consumed by fire. Unlike its transitive counterpart 焼く (yaku), which refers to the act of someone cooking or burning something, 焼ける focuses on the object itself and the transformation it undergoes. This distinction is crucial for English speakers because English often uses the same word (e.g., 'the bread is baking' vs. 'I am baking the bread') for both states, whereas Japanese maintains a strict grammatical divide.

Culinary Context: In the kitchen, 焼ける is used to indicate that food has reached its finished state. When you say 'Pan ga yaketa,' you mean the bread is finished toasting or baking. It describes the transition from raw to cooked.

いい匂い！クッキーが焼ける音がする。(Smells good! I can hear the cookies baking.)

Environmental and Physical States: Beyond the kitchen, it describes the sky turning red at sunset (yuyake) or skin becoming tanned or sunburnt (hada ga yakeru). It essentially covers any transformation caused by heat or light.

In a broader sense, 焼ける can describe tragic events like a building being destroyed by fire (ie ga yakeru). In these cases, the focus is on the destruction and the state of the property. Culturally, this word carries a heavy weight in historical contexts, such as the firebombing of cities, where 'yakeno-hara' (burnt fields) became a common term. However, in daily life, you will most frequently encounter it when discussing the weather, cooking, or your summer tan. The word captures the essence of transformation through heat, whether that heat is from a toaster, the sun, or a devastating flame. Understanding 焼ける requires shifting your perspective from the 'actor' to the 'object' experiencing the change.

Using 焼ける correctly involves understanding its relationship with the particle が (ga). Since it is an intransitive verb, the subject is the thing undergoing the change. You will rarely see を (o) used with this verb unless in very specific poetic or dialectical circumstances. Let's look at the grammatical patterns that define its usage.

The 'State of Completion' Pattern: When food is ready, we use the past tense 'yaketa'. Example: 'Sakana ga yaketa yo!' (The fish is cooked/grilled!). This signals to everyone that it is time to eat.

外で遊んでいたから、肌が真っ黒に焼けた。(Because I was playing outside, my skin got tanned dark.)

The 'Ongoing Process' Pattern: Using 'yakete iru' describes something currently in the state of being burnt or cooked. 'Yama ga yakete iru' would mean a mountain is currently on fire.

When discussing emotional states, 焼ける appears in the phrase yakimochi o yaku (to be jealous), which literally translates to 'toasting mochi.' While 'yaku' is used there, the resulting state of the person being 'burnt' by jealousy is often described through related imagery. Another common phrase is sewa ga yakeru, meaning someone requires a lot of care or is a handful. In this context, the 'heat' is the effort and stress the person causes you. Mastering these nuances allows you to move beyond simple 'cooking' definitions and into the realm of natural Japanese expression.

In modern Japan, 焼ける is a staple of daily conversation, particularly in domestic and social settings. You will hear it most frequently in three specific environments: the kitchen, the beach, and during sunset. Each context carries a different emotional tone, from the warm anticipation of a meal to the concern over a sunburn.

At the Dining Table: Japanese homes often have a small fish grill (fish broiler). When the timer dings, you'll hear someone shout 'Yaketa yo!' (It's done!). It's a word of completion and satisfaction.

夕焼けで空が真っ赤に焼けているね。(The sky is burning bright red with the sunset, isn't it?)

In television weather reports, meteorologists often use the term yuuyake (sunset) and describe how the clouds yakete iru to indicate a particularly vivid sky. Similarly, in fashion and beauty magazines, you'll see warnings like 'Hada ga yakeru mae ni...' (Before your skin burns/tans...), followed by sunscreen recommendations. In news reports, unfortunately, the word is used to describe fire damage. 'Zensho' (completely burnt) is a formal term, but 'ie ga yaketa' is how a neighbor would describe the tragedy in plain Japanese. Finally, in casual slang among friends, someone might say 'Yakeru na~' when they are feeling envious of someone's success, though 'yakimochi' is more common.

The most frequent error English speakers make with 焼ける is confusing it with its transitive pair 焼く (yaku). Because English uses 'burn' and 'bake' for both 'I burn' and 'it burns,' learners often default to using the wrong Japanese verb. This leads to sentences that sound like the object is performing the action on itself or that the person is the one being cooked.

Transitive vs. Intransitive: Mistake: 'Watashi wa pan ga yaketa' (I baked the bread). Correct: 'Watashi wa pan o yaita' (I baked the bread) OR 'Pan ga yaketa' (The bread is baked).

Incorrect: ステーキを焼ける。
Correct: ステーキが焼ける。(The steak is grilling.)

Another mistake is using yakeru when you should use moeru (to burn with flames). If a piece of paper is actively on fire with visible flames, moeru is more appropriate. Yakeru focuses more on the result of the heat—the charring, the cooking, or the tanning. For example, if you leave toast in too long, it yakeru (gets burnt), but it might not necessarily moeru (burst into flames). Distinguishing between the 'flame' and the 'heat effect' is a hallmark of an advanced learner.

While 焼ける is the most common word for being cooked or burnt, Japanese has several synonyms that provide more specific nuances depending on the context.

燃える (Moeru): Focuses on the presence of fire and flames. Used for 'burnable trash' (moeru gomi) or passion (moeru kokoro).
焦げる (Kogeru): Specifically means 'to scorch' or 'to char.' If your rice is stuck to the bottom of the pot and turned black, it is 'kogeta,' not just 'yaketa.'
火が通る (Hi ga tooru): Literally 'the fire passes through.' This is used in cooking to mean 'to be cooked through' or 'no longer raw,' especially for meat or vegetables.

肉の中までしっかり火が通っているか確認して。(Check if the meat is cooked through to the middle.)

When choosing between these, consider the result you want to emphasize. If you want to say the toast is ready, use yaketa. If you want to say the toast is ruined and black, use kogeta. If you are talking about a house being lost to a fire, yaketa is the standard term. For the feeling of your heart being 'on fire' with love, moeru is the poetic choice. This selection of verbs allows Japanese speakers to be incredibly precise about the nature of heat and fire.

How Formal Is It?

Curiosidade

The kanji 焼 contains the 'fire' radical (火) on the left and a phonetic component representing 'high' or 'bright' on the right, suggesting the bright light of a fire.

Guia de pronúncia

UK /jækeɾɯ/

US /jɑkeɪru/

The pitch accent is usually low-high-low (Heiban or Nakadaka depending on the dialect), but in standard Japanese, it is often flat (Heiban).

Rima com

Makeru (to lose) Sakeru (to avoid) Takeru (to excel) Kakeru (to run) Nukeru (to come out) Ukeru (to receive) Tsukeru (to attach) Dokeru (to move)

Erros comuns

Pronouncing 'ru' as a heavy English 'r'.
Making the 'e' sound too much like 'ee' (yakeiru).
Using the wrong pitch accent, making it sound like 'yake' (bamboo).

Nível de dificuldade

Leitura 3/5

The kanji 焼 is common but has many strokes. Recognizing it in compounds is key.

Escrita 4/5

Writing the 12 strokes of 焼 requires practice with the fire radical.

Expressão oral 2/5

The pronunciation is simple, but distinguishing from 'yaku' takes effort.

Audição 2/5

Clearly audible in cooking and weather contexts.

O que aprender depois

Pré-requisitos

火 (hi) パン (pan) 食べる (taberu) 熱い (atsui) 作る (tsukuru)

Aprenda a seguir

焦げる (kogeru) 燃える (moeru) 煮る (niru) 蒸す (musu) 揚げる (ageru)

Avançado

焼却 (shoukyaku) 延焼 (enshou) 燃焼 (nenshou) 嫉妬 (shitto) 煩悩 (bonnou)

Gramática essencial

Intransitive vs Transitive pairs (Jidoushi/Tadoushi)

焼ける (Intransitive) vs 焼く (Transitive)

Te-iru for State

空が焼けている (The sky is [in the state of] glowing red).

Te-shimau for Regret

トーストが焼けてしまった (The toast unfortunately got burnt).

Noun + ga + Verb

パンが焼ける (The bread bakes).

Compound Verbs

焼き上がる (yaki-agaru - to finish baking).

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Exemplos por nível

パンが焼けました。

The bread is toasted.

Polite past tense of yakeru.

クッキーが焼ける匂いですね。

It's the smell of cookies baking, isn't it?

Yakeru modifying the noun 'nioi' (smell).

魚が焼けましたよ。

The fish is grilled!

Used to announce food is ready.

お肉が焼けました。

The meat is cooked.

Intransitive use with 'ga'.

パンはもう焼けましたか？

Is the bread toasted yet?

Question form using 'ka'.

いい色に焼けました。

It was baked to a nice color.

Describing the result of the baking.

ピザが焼けるのを待っています。

I am waiting for the pizza to bake.

Yakeru + no (nominalizer) + o matsu.

ケーキが焼けました！

The cake is finished baking!

Exclamatory use for completion.

夏休みに海で肌が焼けました。

My skin got tanned at the sea during summer vacation.

Hada (skin) + ga + yaketa.

トーストが黒く焼けてしまった。

The toast ended up being burnt black.

Te-shimau indicates regret.

日焼け止めを塗らないと、肌が焼けますよ。

If you don't put on sunscreen, your skin will burn.

Conditional 'to' with future-leaning yakeru.

火事で古い家が焼けてしまいました。

The old house was burnt down in a fire.

Describing property damage.

このパンは、外はカリッと焼けています。

This bread is baked crispy on the outside.

Te-iru describing a current state.

餅が焼けるのをじっと見ています。

I am staring at the mochi as it toasts.

Present continuous focus.

手が少し焼けました。

My hand got slightly burnt/tanned.

Small scale physical effect.

空が赤く焼けています。

The sky is glowing red (with sunset).

Natural phenomenon description.

あの人は本当に世話が焼ける。

That person is truly a handful (requires a lot of care).

Idiomatic phrase 'sewa ga yakeru'.

夕焼けで雲が赤紫色に焼けている。

The clouds are glowing purplish-red in the sunset.

Describing specific colors of 'yakeru'.

隣の家が焼けたときは、本当に怖かったです。

When the neighbor's house burnt down, it was really scary.

Focus on the event of burning.

中まで焼けているか、箸で刺して確認しましょう。

Let's check if it's cooked to the middle by poking it with a chopstick.

Checking the state of completion.

日焼けしたくないので、長袖を着ます。

I don't want to get a tan/sunburn, so I wear long sleeves.

Hiyake (noun form) used as a verb phrase.

ステーキがちょうどいい具合に焼けました。

The steak is grilled to just the right degree.

Guai (condition) + ni + yaketa.

キャンプファイヤーでマシュマロが焼けました。

The marshmallows are toasted at the campfire.

Social context usage.

古い手紙が火の中で焼けていった。

The old letters were slowly consumed by the fire.

Te-iku indicates an ongoing process of change.

彼の成功を見て、胸が焼けるような思いだ。

Seeing his success, I feel a burning sensation in my chest (envy).

Metaphorical use for intense emotion/envy.

戦火で街全体が焼け野原になった。

The entire city became a burnt-out wasteland due to the fires of war.

Historical/literary term 'yakeno-hara'.

この陶器は、高温で焼かれている。

This pottery is being fired at a high temperature.

Passive form 'yakareru' used for intentional firing.

太陽に焼かれた大地がひび割れている。

The earth, scorched by the sun, is cracked.

Passive participle use 'yakareta'.

世話が焼ける部下を持つのも、上司の仕事だ。

Having subordinates who are a handful is also part of a boss's job.

Business context for the idiom.

嫉妬で胸が焼ける。

My chest burns with jealousy.

Physiological description of emotion.

写真が日焼けして、色が薄くなってしまった。

The photo got sun-bleached, and the colors have faded.

Hiyake used for inanimate objects.

香ばしく焼けたパンの香りが店内に漂っている。

The aroma of fragrantly toasted bread is wafting through the shop.

Adverbial 'koubashiku' (fragrantly) + yaketa.

情熱に焼かれるような恋をしたい。

I want to have a love that feels like being consumed by passion.

Literary passive use for intense passion.

その光景は、私の網膜に焼き付いている。

That scene is burnt into my retinas.

Compound verb 'yakitsuku' (to be seared into).

煩悩の火に焼かれる。

To be burnt by the fires of worldly desires.

Religious/philosophical context.

夕日に焼かれたビル群が黄金色に輝いている。

The group of buildings, scorched by the setting sun, is shining gold.

Sophisticated descriptive style.

世話が焼けるどころか、彼は私の重荷になっている。

Far from being just a handful, he has become a burden to me.

Contrastive use of the idiom.

焦土と化した街は、人々の記憶の中で今も焼けている。

The city turned to scorched earth still burns today in people's memories.

Metaphorical persistence of trauma.

肌を焼くような日差しの中、彼らは行進を続けた。

Amidst the skin-scorching sunlight, they continued their march.

Yaku (transitive) used as an adjective modifying sunlight.

嫉妬に身を焼かれる思いだ。

It feels as though my very body is being consumed by jealousy.

Intense literary expression.

業火に焼かれ、魂が浄化される。

Burnt by the hellfires, the soul is purified.

Archaic/Religious terminology 'gouka' (hellfire).

夕映えに焼ける稜線が、一筋の炎のように見えた。

The ridgeline glowing in the afterglow looked like a single streak of flame.

High-level aesthetic description.

自己犠牲の精神に焼かれることのないよう、自愛も必要だ。

Self-love is also necessary so as not to be consumed by a spirit of self-sacrifice.

Philosophical cautionary usage.

古書が焼ける匂いは、知識が消え去る悲しみの匂いだ。

The smell of old books burning is the smell of the sadness of knowledge vanishing.

Abstract association of sensory and emotional data.

酷暑に焼かれた大地は、一滴の雨を渇望していた。

The earth, scorched by the intense heat, craved a single drop of rain.

Personification of the earth.

煩悶に胸を焼かれ、一晩中眠れなかった。

My chest was burnt by anguish, and I couldn't sleep all night.

Internal psychological conflict.

その言葉は、彼の自尊心を焼き尽くした。

Those words completely burnt away his self-esteem.

Compound 'yakitsukusu' (to burn to nothing).

万物が焼けるような終末の光景。

An apocalyptic scene where everything seems to be burning.

Hyperbolic descriptive use.

Colocações comuns

パンが焼ける

肌が焼ける

世話が焼ける

家が焼ける

空が焼ける

中まで焼ける

真っ黒に焼ける

胸が焼ける

香ばしく焼ける

均一に焼ける

Frases Comuns

焼けるような暑さ

— A scorching heat that feels like it's burning the skin.

今日は焼けるような暑さだ。

手が焼ける

— To be hard to handle or require a lot of effort (similar to sewa ga yakeru).

この仕事は手が焼ける。

世話が焼ける

— To require a lot of care; to be a nuisance or a handful.

世話が焼ける弟だ。

焼きもちを焼く

— To be jealous (uses the transitive 'yaku' but related to the 'burnt' concept).

彼女はすぐ焼きもちを焼く。

夕焼け小焼け

— A phrase from a famous nursery rhyme referring to the lingering sunset.

夕焼け小焼けで日が暮れて。

真っ赤に焼ける

— To burn or glow bright red (sky or metal).

鉄が真っ赤に焼けている。

こんがり焼ける

— To be toasted to a perfect golden brown.

トーストがこんがり焼けた。

日焼けした肌

— Sun-tanned skin.

日焼けした肌が健康的だ。

胸焼けがする

— To have heartburn (indigestion).

油っこいものを食べて胸焼けがする。

焼け石に水

— A drop in the bucket (literally 'water on a hot stone').

その援助は焼け石に水だ。

Frequentemente confundido com

焼ける vs 焼く (yaku)

Transitive: I grill the fish. (Sakana o yaku)

焼ける vs 燃える (moeru)

Focuses on flames: The paper is burning. (Kami ga moeru)

焼ける vs 焦げる (kogeru)

Focuses on charring: The rice is scorched. (Gohan ga kogeta)

Expressões idiomáticas

"世話が焼ける"

— Someone who takes a lot of time and effort to look after.

手のかかる子供で、本当に世話が焼ける。

Casual

"手が焼ける"

— To be difficult to deal with; to be beyond one's control.

この問題には全く手が焼ける。

Neutral

"焼け石に水"

— An effort that is completely inadequate for the task; futile.

少しの寄付では、焼け石に水だ。

Neutral

"焼け木杭に火が付く"

— Old flames (lovers) rekindling their romance.

二人は焼け木杭に火が付いたようだ。

Literary

"胸が焼ける"

— To feel a burning sensation from envy or heartbreak.

彼の成功を羨ましく思い、胸が焼ける。

Literary

"焼きを入れる"

— To discipline someone harshly (literally to temper metal).

たるんでいる部下に焼きを入れる。

Slang/Rough

"焼きが回る"

— To lose one's edge or become dull due to age (like over-tempered metal).

彼もだいぶ焼きが回ったな。

Neutral

"面壁九年、火が焼ける"

— Perseverance leads to success (rare/proverbial).

努力を続ければ、いつか火が焼ける。

Archaic

"火の粉が降りかかる"

— To be caught up in trouble caused by others.

他人の喧嘩の火の粉が降りかかってきた。

Neutral

"火のない所に煙は立たぬ"

— Where there's smoke, there's fire (rumors have a basis).

火のない所に煙は立たぬと言うから、怪しい。

Neutral

Fácil de confundir

焼ける vs 燃える

Both translate to 'burn' in English.

Moeru is about the fire itself; Yakeru is about the heat effect or cooking.

焚き火が燃える (The bonfire burns) vs 肉が焼ける (The meat grills).

焼ける vs 焦げる

Both involve heat and food.

Kogeru is negative (burnt/charred); Yakeru can be positive (cooked).

パンが焼けた (Toast is done) vs パンが焦げた (Toast is burnt black).

焼ける vs 煮える

Both mean 'to be cooked'.

Nieru is in liquid; Yakeru is dry heat.

スープが煮える vs 魚が焼ける.

焼ける vs 炒める

Cooking terms.

Itameru is to stir-fry (transitive); Yakeru is to be grilled/baked (intransitive).

野菜を炒める vs 野菜が焼ける.

焼ける vs 茹でる

Cooking terms.

Yuderu is to boil (transitive); Yakeru is dry heat (intransitive).

卵を茹でる vs 卵が焼ける (uncommon but possible for baked eggs).

Padrões de frases

[Food] が焼けました。

魚が焼けました。

[Body Part] が焼ける。

肌が焼ける。

[Person] は世話が焼ける。

彼は世話が焼ける。

[Sky] が [Color] に焼ける。

空が赤く焼ける。

[Object] が [Adverb] 焼けている。

パンがこんがり焼けている。

[Emotion] に [Body Part] を焼かれる。

嫉妬に身を焼かれる。

[Abstract] が焼き尽くされる。

希望が焼き尽くされる。

Any

焼けるような [Noun]

焼けるような暑さ。

Família de palavras

Substantivos

焼き (yaki - grilling)

夕焼け (yuuyake - sunset)

日焼け (hiyake - sunburn)

焼け跡 (yakeato - ruins of a fire)

Verbos

焼く (yaku - to grill/bake [transitive])

焼き付ける (yakitsukeru - to sear/print)

焼き直す (yakinaosu - to rebake/rehash)

Adjetivos

焼きたて (yakitate - fresh baked)

焼きすぎ (yakisugi - overcooked)

Relacionado

火 (hi - fire)

熱 (netsu - heat)

炭 (sumi - charcoal)

炎 (honoo - flame)

料理 (ryouri - cooking)

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Como usar

frequency

High in daily life, especially regarding food and weather.

Erros comuns

Pan o yakeru. → Pan o yaku.
Yakeru is intransitive and cannot take a direct object with 'o'.
Watashi wa yaketa. → Watashi wa (pan o) yaita.
Saying 'I yaketa' means you were sunburnt, not that you cooked something.
Gohan ga yaketa. → Gohan ga taketa.
For rice, use 'takeru' (boiled/steamed), not 'yakeru' (grilled/baked), unless it's grilled rice balls.
Ie o yaketa. → Ie ga yaketa.
If the house burnt down, it is the subject 'ga'.
Sora o yakeru. → Sora ga yakeru.
The sky glows/burns on its own; it's not something you do to it.

Dicas

Check the Particle

Always check if you are using 'ga' with 'yakeru'. If you want to use 'o', you almost certainly need 'yaku' instead.

The Toaster Rule

When the toaster dings, say 'yaketa!'. It's the most natural way to announce breakfast.

Sunset Appreciation

In Japan, a red sunset is a sign of good weather tomorrow. Use 'yakeru' to comment on it to start a conversation.

Handling Trouble

Use 'sewa ga yakeru' for pets, children, or even difficult software. It shows you are putting in effort.

Avoid 'Moeru' for Food

Never say your food is 'moeru' unless it is literally on fire in the pan. Use 'yakeru' for cooking.

Sun Safety

Remember 'hiyakedome' (sunscreen) comes from the noun form of 'yakeru'.

The 'Done' Verb

Think of 'yakeru' as the 'it's done' verb for anything involving heat.

Kanji Practice

Practice the 'fire' radical; it appears in many heat-related verbs like 燃える and 焦げる.

Announcements

In restaurants like Yakiniku, listen for the waiter saying 'yakeru' when explaining how to grill the meat.

Yakeru vs Kogeru

Yakeru is often what you want; Kogeru is what you want to avoid.

Memorize

Mnemônico

Think of a 'YAK' (the animal) in an 'ER' (Emergency Room) because it got 'BURNT' or 'BAKED'. YAK-ER-U.

Associação visual

Imagine a loaf of bread turning brown and making a 'ding' sound. That 'ding' is the moment it becomes 'yaketa'.

Word Web

Bread Sun Sunset Fire Jealousy Cooking Heat Tan

Desafio

Try to use 'yaketa' for three different things today: your breakfast, the weather, and a feeling of envy.

Origem da palavra

Derived from the Old Japanese root 'yaki', which is related to fire and heat. The 'eru' suffix creates the intransitive form, indicating a state change.

Significado original: To be consumed by fire or to undergo a change due to heat.

Japonic

Contexto cultural

Be careful when using 'yakeru' in historical contexts regarding fires or war, as it carries heavy emotional weight.

English uses 'burn' for both fire and sun, but 'bake' for bread. Japanese uses 'yakeru' for all of these, showing a unified concept of heat-transformation.

The song 'Yuuyake Koyake' The term 'Yakeno-hara' in history books The idiom 'Sewa ga yakeru' in anime like 'Naruto' or 'Fruits Basket'

Pratique na vida real

Contextos reais

Kitchen

パンが焼けた
クッキーを焼く
魚が焼ける匂い
中まで焼けていない

Beach

肌が焼ける
日焼け止め
真っ黒に焼けた
日焼けが痛い

Nature

夕焼け
空が焼ける
朝焼け
山が焼ける

Relationships

世話が焼ける
焼きもちを焼く
手が焼ける
胸が焼ける

Disaster

家が焼ける
山火事
焼け跡
全焼する

Iniciadores de conversa

"「パンが焼けましたよ。一緒に食べませんか？」"

"「昨日、海に行ったんですか？すごく焼けましたね！」"

"「今日の夕焼け、すごく綺麗に焼けていますね。」"

"「新しい部下はどうですか？世話が焼けますか？」"

"「このお肉、もう焼けていますかね？」"

Temas para diário

今日、何か美味しいものが焼けましたか？その匂いや味について書いてください。

最近、誰かの「世話が焼ける」と思ったことはありますか？そのエピソードを詳しく書いてください。

あなたが最後に見た美しい夕焼けについて、空がどのように焼けていたか描写してください。

夏に肌が焼けることについて、あなたはどう思いますか？日焼け対策についても書いてください。

「焼け石に水」だと感じた経験はありますか？その状況を説明してください。

Perguntas frequentes

10 perguntas

Yes, but it means they are tanned or sunburnt. 'Kare wa yaketa' means 'He got a tan.' It does not mean he is cooking.

'Yaketa' means 'it is cooked' (result). 'Yaita' means 'I cooked it' (action). Use 'yaketa' when the timer goes off.

Yes, specifically for jealousy (yakimochi) or a 'burning' feeling of envy in the chest (mune ga yakeru).

Both use 'yakeru'. To specify sunburn, you might say 'hizashi de hada ga akaku yaketa' (skin turned red from sunlight).

No, usually 'tsuku' (turn on) or 'kireru' (burn out) is used for bulbs. 'Yakeru' is for heat/fire effects.

No, 'yuuyake' is a noun meaning 'sunset.' The verb phrase is 'sora ga yakeru' (the sky burns/glows).

It literally means 'care is burnt/heated,' but idiomatically it means someone requires a lot of attention.

Yes, but often in compounds like 'zensho' (total destruction by fire) or 'shoukyaku' (incineration).

Usually no. For spicy 'burning,' use 'karai' (spicy) or 'shigeki ga tsuyoi' (strong stimulus).

It is a noun/adjective meaning 'freshly baked.' 'Yakitate no pan' is 'freshly baked bread.'

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