訴
訴·sue, appeal
- On-yomi
- ソ
- Kun-yomi
- うった(える)
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 訴える | うったえる | to sue; to appeal; to complain of |
| 訴訟 | そしょう | lawsuit |
| 起訴 | きそ | prosecution, indictment |
| 告訴 | こくそ | formal accusation |
Example sentences
彼は会社を訴えた。
かれはかいしゃをうったえた。
He sued the company.
子どもが頭が痛いと訴えている。
こどもがあたまがいたいとうったえている。
The child is complaining of a headache.
その会社は訴訟に負けた。
そのかいしゃはそしょうにまけた。
That company lost the lawsuit.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- Reading 訴える as *そえる
- Forgetting that 訴える also means to complain of a symptom, not only to go to court
Memory aid
Picture it
Words (言) pushed hard at someone (斥) — pressing your case until it is heard.
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