被害届 (ひがいとどけ, higaitodoke) Japanese meaning | KotomoraI filed a criminal complaint with the police.
If a crime report hasn't been filed, the investigation won't start.
Usage patterns
被害届を出すto file a criminal complaint (with the police)
Since a burglar had broken into her home, she filed a criminal complaint with the police.
被害届を受理するfor the police to formally accept a criminal complaint
The police accepted the criminal complaint and began an investigation.
被害届を取り下げるto withdraw a criminal complaint
Since a settlement had been reached, she withdrew the criminal complaint.
