訴え (うったえ, uttae) Japanese meaning: lawsuit | KotomoraHe filed a lawsuit against the company.
Complaints about noise were lodged with the city by residents.
Usage patterns
〈事〉の訴えを起こすto file a lawsuit (over something)
He filed a lawsuit for damages.
訴えを取り下げるto withdraw a lawsuit
The plaintiff decided to withdraw the lawsuit.
訴えを認めるfor a court to accept/uphold a claim
The court upheld the plaintiff's claim.
訴えを退けるfor a court to dismiss a claim
The court dismissed the defendant's claim.
〈人〉の訴えに耳を傾けるto listen to someone's complaint or appeal
The teacher listened to the students' complaints.
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direct appeal to a high official (Edo period)
