What does 訴える mean?
訴える is a Japanese verb meaning “to complain, to appeal, to sue (a person)” in English. It can also be translated as “to appeal to (reason, emotions, etc.), to sue (a person), to resort to (e.g. arms, violence)” depending on context. It is written as 訴える in kanji, うったえる in hiragana, and uttaeru in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
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.
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.
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.