訴え

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 訴え is read as うったえ and can mean “appeal” or “legal action”, depending on context.
• Basic usage: The examples show residents’ appeal about noise and a lawsuit filed over breach of contract.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Distinguishing senses and uses
  • It may be an earnest appeal or legal action seeking relief; compare 訴えを聞く and 訴えを起こす.