VocabJLPT N3
to appeal
Ichidan VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. to raise
  2. 2. to bring to (someone's attention)
  3. 3. to appeal to (reason, emotions, etc.)
  4. 4. to complain
This verb means to appeal, to sue, or to complain. It can be used in a legal context meaning to file a lawsuit, or more broadly to mean appealing to someone emotionally or reporting a grievance.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

So what's the main point you're trying to get across?

Sentence 2

No matter how hard I push, why is there never any response?

Sentence 3

Making a case for your own worth is really hard.

Sentence 4

Why does he keep bringing up the same thing over and over?

Sentence 5

Who are you trying to get that message across to?