訴える

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: Written 訴える and read うったえる, it means appealing strongly for action or reporting a symptom or grievance.
• Basic usage: It is used when residents request noise measures and when a patient reports persistent chest pain.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Broader than filing a lawsuit
  • The verb covers urgent appeals and statements of pain as well as legal action in other contexts.