1.
to roast; to broil; to toast over flame
To cook food by exposing it directly to heat or flame, often to lightly sear or warm the surface.
海苔を炙って食べる。
I toast the seaweed and eat it.
スルメを炙るといい香りがする。
Dried squid smells great when toasted.
寿司のサーモンを軽く炙ってもらった。
I had the salmon on my sushi lightly seared.
2.
to warm (hands, body) by fire
To hold something near a fire or heat source to warm it.
手を火に炙って温めた。
I warmed my hands by the fire.
寒くて体をストーブで炙っていた。
It was cold, so I was warming myself by the stove.
たき火で足を炙りながら話した。
We talked while warming our feet by the bonfire.
炙る involves direct exposure to heat or flame.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 海苔を炙る: to toast seaweed
- 軽く炙る: to lightly sear
- 火で炙る: to toast over fire
- 炙り焼き: flame-seared cooking
CUISINE TERMS:
- 炙り寿司: seared sushi
- 炙りサーモン: seared salmon