丸焼き

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 丸焼き (まるやき) combines whole 丸 and roasting 焼き to denote food roasted largely intact.
• Basic usage: It refers to a whole fish at a stall or a whole chicken roasted with stuffing.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Whole roast versus separate pieces
  • 丸焼き emphasizes keeping the animal or ingredient in one main piece instead of cutting it into portions before cooking.