also: らっち
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
kidnapping; abduction; taking captive
Refers to forcibly taking someone away, often used in news reports about abductions or hostage situations. Can be used as a noun or with する as a transitive verb.
北朝鮮による拉致問題は未解決のままだ。
The abduction issue by North Korea remains unresolved.
犯人は社長を拉致して身代金を要求した。
The criminal kidnapped the company president and demanded a ransom.