marriage by abduction; bride kidnapping
Refers to the practice of abducting a woman to make her a bride, often discussed in anthropological or historical contexts. Compare 略奪婚, which can overlap but may also imply a broader 'marriage by capture' concept.
See also: 略奪婚
Marriage by abduction is a custom that was once practiced in some regions.
This novel unfolds a story centered on bride kidnapping.
Compound of 誘拐 (kidnapping) and 婚 (marriage). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term is used in modern Japanese to describe the practice of bride kidnapping.