Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

kidnap; abduct

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Kanji Story

Imagine a person using their hand (拳) to grab and abduct someone, symbolizing the act of kidnapping.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '拐' is a less frequently encountered character in JLPT materials, mainly appearing in the N1 level. It is important to learn its meaning and readings to understand related vocabulary in the exam.

Example Sentences

• 彼は子供を拐して逃げようとした。

  He tried to kidnap the child and escape.

  かれはこどもをかどわかしてにげようとした。

  kare wa kodomo o kadowakashite nigeyou to shita.

  Pronunciation

• 拐点は法律で罰せられる行為です。

  Kidnapping is an act punishable by law.

  かいてんはほうりつでばっされるこういです。

  kaiten wa houritsu de bassareru koui desu.

  Pronunciation

• 拐帯を締め付けると、怪我が悪化する可能性がある。

  There is a possibility of worsening the injury by tightening the bandage too much.

  かいたいをしめつけると、けががあっかするかのうせいがある。

  kaitai o shimetsukeru to, kega ga akka suru kanousei ga aru.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• The kanji '拐' is a less common kanji in everyday usage but is important to understand for the N1 level of JLPT as it appears in vocabulary related to crimes and legal matters.
• Remember that the onyomi reading 'カイ' is commonly used in compound words related to kidnapping and abductions.
• Pay attention to the stroke order to write the kanji correctly as it may be tested in the exam.

Usage in Japanese Names

• The kanji '拐' is not commonly used in personal names or surnames.