Meaning

Primary

Kidnapping

Alternative

Abduction

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

Invite someone to kidnap you and you'll have a kidnapping on your hands. That wasn't very smart. You should try to be more careful.

Reading

ゆうかい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

社長の息子を誘拐するつもりだ。

I’m going to kidnap the manager’s son.

Kanji Composition