Japanese DictionaryDefinition of うったえる
- (v1, vt) to raise; to bring to (someone's attention)
- to appeal to; to call for
- to complain
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. - to sue (a person); to take someone to court
- to resort to (e.g. arms, violence)
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.
