原告
Meanings
1
plaintiff; accuser; prosecutor
Legal term for the party bringing a civil lawsuit or criminal complaint. In Japanese criminal procedure, the prosecutor is usually 検察官, but 原告 can refer to a private accuser in certain contexts.
See also: 被告
The plaintiff sought damages from the defendant.
In this case, the plaintiff's witness played an important role.
Usage patterns
- 原告が〈相手〉を訴えるthe plaintiff sues someone
The plaintiff sued the company for damages.
- 原告が勝訴するthe plaintiff wins the case
The plaintiff won the case in court.
- 原告代理人the plaintiff's attorney/representative
The plaintiff's attorney presented arguments in court.