訴(うった)え

うったえ
noun
appeal, complaint, lawsuit
1. appeal, plea, call
An earnest request or emotional plea directed at others, seeking understanding, sympathy, or action. Used when someone strongly communicates their feelings or requests.
市民(しみん)の訴(うった)えに耳(みみ)を傾(かたむ)ける。
To listen to the appeals of the citizens.
平和(へいわ)への訴(うった)えが世界中(せかいじゅう)に広(ひろ)がった。
The appeal for peace spread throughout the world.
彼女(かのじょ)の切実(せつじつ)な訴(うった)えに心(こころ)を動(うご)かされた。
I was moved by her heartfelt plea.
2. complaint, lawsuit, legal action
A formal complaint or legal suit filed against someone. Can refer to both the act of bringing a legal case and the complaint itself.
訴(うった)えを起(お)こす。
To file a lawsuit.
住民(じゅうみん)が騒音(そうおん)に対(たい)する訴(うった)えを出(だ)した。
The residents filed a complaint about the noise.
不当(ふとう)解雇(かいこ)の訴(うった)えが裁判所(さいばんしょ)に受理(じゅり)された。
The wrongful dismissal lawsuit was accepted by the court.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 訴(うった)えを起(お)こす: to file a lawsuit
  • 訴(うった)えに耳(みみ)を傾(かたむ)ける: to listen to an appeal
  • 切実(せつじつ)な訴(うった)え: an earnest/heartfelt plea
  • 訴(うった)えを退(しりぞ)ける: to dismiss a complaint

USAGE:
This is the noun form of the verb 訴(うった)える (to appeal, to sue). Sense 1 (emotional appeal) is common in everyday and media contexts. Sense 2 (legal action) appears in news and formal contexts. The word carries weight — it implies strong conviction or formal process rather than a casual request.

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