JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
訴 — accusation
- Reading
- ソ・うった.える
- Meaning
- accusation; sue; complain of pain; appeal to
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
訴 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ソ・うった.える and it means accusation; sue; complain of pain; appeal to. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
訴 appears in everyday japanese words such as 訴え (lawsuit), 訴訟 (litigation) and 訴える (to sue).
Japanese words containing 訴
Frequently asked questions
What does 訴 mean in Japanese?
訴 means accusation; sue; complain of pain; appeal to in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 訴 read?
訴 is read ソ・うった.える. Reading it inside real words — 訴え and 訴訟 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 訴 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 訴 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 訴 in a word?
A common word containing 訴 is 訴え (うったえ) — "lawsuit". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 訴 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 訴 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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