to raise
うったえる
Verb, Transitive
1.
to raise, to bring to (someone's attention)
2.
to appeal to (reason, emotions, etc.), to work on (one's emotions), to play on (one's sympathies)
3.
to complain
4.
to sue (a person), to take someone to court
5.
to resort to (e.g. arms, violence)
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彼女の絵は、見る人に平和の尊さを訴えかけてくる。
Her painting appeals to viewers about the preciousness of peace.
市民団体は政府に対し、環境保護の必要性を訴えた。
The citizens' group appealed to the government about the necessity of environmental protection.
会社は元従業員を名誉毀損で訴えた。
The company sued the former employee for defamation.
彼のスピーチは、聴衆の心に強く訴えかけるものがあった。
His speech strongly appealed to the hearts of the audience.
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