Word details
訴える
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 訴える.
Dictionary
Entry
1
to raise; to bring to (someone's attention)
2
to appeal to (reason, emotions, etc.); to work on (one's emotions); to play on (one's sympathies)
Examples
その国は国連に援助してくれるよう訴えた。
The country appealed to the United Nations for help.
3
to complain
Examples
その患者はいつも頭が痛いと訴えている。
The patient is always complaining of a headache.
4
to sue (a person); to take someone to court
Examples
その中年の男は暴行のかどで訴えられた。
The middle aged man was charged with assault.
5
to resort to (e.g. arms, violence)
Examples
国際紛争解決のために武力に訴えてはならない。
We should not resort to arms to settle international disputes.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
訴
accusation, sue, complain of pain, appeal to
12 strokesFrequency 427JLPT N1Grade 8
On
ソ
Kun
うった.える
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