焼く
やく
yaku
JLPT N4verbVocabularyLevel 18 - JLPT N4

Quick answer

焼く (やく (yaku)) means "to burn". It is read やく (yaku). This page covers its usage with example sentences.

Meaning

to burn

Also : to bake · to grill · to roast

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Example Sentences

夕食に魚を焼きました。

ゆうしょくにさかなをやきました。

I grilled fish for dinner.

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Last updated Jul 22, 2026

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