Shirabe
English jmdict
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expressions (phrasesIchidan verb to appeal to one's reason
私たちは暴力に頼るのではなく、理性に訴えるべきだ。
We should appeal to reason instead of resorting to violence.

訴えるうったえる

Common Ichidan Transitive
English jmdict
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Ichidan verbtransitive verb to raise;to bring to (someone's attention)
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Ichidan verbtransitive verb to appeal to (reason, emotions, etc.);to work on (one's emotions);to play on (one's sympathies)
その国は国連に援助してくれるよう訴えた。
The country appealed to the United Nations for help.
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Ichidan verbtransitive verb to complain
その患者はいつも頭が痛いと訴えている。
The patient is always complaining of a headache.
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Ichidan verbtransitive verb to sue (a person);to take someone to court
その中年の男は暴行のかどで訴えられた。
The middle aged man was charged with assault.
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Ichidan verbtransitive verb to resort to (e.g. arms, violence)
国際紛争解決のために武力に訴えてはならない。
We should not resort to arms to settle international disputes.