身代金要求
Meanings
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ransom demand
Refers to the act of demanding a ransom, typically in kidnapping or hostage situations. Often used in news reports.
The criminal made a ransom demand.
A ransom demand call came in.
Usage patterns
- 身代金要求をするto make a ransom demand
The kidnapper made a ransom demand.
- 身代金要求に応じるto comply with a ransom demand
The police did not comply with the ransom demand.
- 身代金要求を拒否するto refuse a ransom demand
The family refused the ransom demand.
- 身代金要求が届くa ransom demand arrives
A ransom demand arrived in connection with the kidnapping case.