Meaning

Primary

To Burn

Alternative

To Scorch

Word Type

transitive verb, godan verb

Explanation

You know that 焦げる is "to be burned" or "to get burned." This word however is when you're doing the burning, making it to burn or to scorch. You know this because when it comes to burning, you pull out all the stops. You use lots of gas (がす) to burn whatever it is you burn.

Reading

こがす
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading comes from 焦げる, so if you know that you know this word as well.

Context

Context Sentences

いつもトーストを真っ黒に焦がしてしまう。

I always burn my toast completely black.

Kanji Composition