WORD DETAIL
告訴
こくそ
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Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
告訴, readこくそ, means formally filing a criminal complaint against someone and seeking legal action. - Basic usage: A victim may submit evidence and
告訴する, or consult a lawyer about the procedure.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Filing a criminal complaint
- It concerns a victim filing a criminal complaint with evidence or consulting a lawyer about that procedure. It is distinct from voicing an everyday grievance.