accuse

(say) + (axe)
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Onyomi

SO

Mnemonic

If you think of the dot on the axe radical as a crack, then it's a broken axe. So then you can say . . . I accuse Some One - I say that they sold me a broken axe!

Kunyomi

うった*える to accuse of wrongdoing OR to file a lawsuit.
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うった*え a lawsuit
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Jukugo

告訴(こくそ)

an accusation, a charge ★☆☆☆☆
(inform) + (accuse) = 告訴 (an accusation, a charge)

訴訟(そしょう)

lawsuit ★☆☆☆☆
(accuse) + (lawsuit) = 訴訟 (lawsuit)

Lookalikes

Meaning Hint Radical
expert SHEEP
allow COW
accuse AXE

The SHEEP is an expert on wool.

I allow the COW to fuck the bull.

I accuse the AXE of splitting my skull.

Synonyms

accusation or lawsuit
うったえる 訴訟    訴え    責める    告訴    クレイム