This is the 1425th most frequent Japanese word.
拉致
Abduction; kidnapping.
The word "拉致" is used in the context of being forcibly taken away, typically implying abduction for negative purposes.
彼は敵に拉致されました。
He was abducted by the enemy.
Here, "拉致" denotes a specific instance of abduction, commonly used in discussions or reports on such occurrences.
拉致事件について詳しく話しました。
He spoke in detail about the abduction incident.
In this sentence, "拉致" is referenced as a term whose meaning is being explained, indicating its general usage.