JLPT N3 Intermediate
訴える
To sue legally, complain of symptoms, or appeal to emotions or reason.
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Other forms
訴えます polite
訴えない plain negative
訴えた plain past
訴えられる passive, "to be sued"
1 Verb (Ichidan, Transitive)
To Sue
Describes the act of bringing a legal case against an individual or organization to seek justice.
2 Verb (Ichidan, Transitive)
To Complain Of
Indicates the act of reporting physical distress, symptoms, or general dissatisfaction to an outside party.
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3 Verb (Ichidan, Transitive)
To Appeal To
Refers to soliciting understanding from others or resorting to a specific, often drastic, measure.
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