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控訴

Reading

Kana: こうそ
Romaji: kouso
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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koso appeal (initial appeal to a higher court)

Kanji

Readings: コウ、 ひか.える、 ひか.え
Meanings: withdraw, draw in, hold back, refrain from, be moderate
Readings: ソ、 うった.える
Meanings: accusation, sue, complain of pain, appeal to

Example Sentences

被告(ひこく)上級(じょうきゅう)裁判所(さいばんしょ)控訴(こうそ)するだろう。
➥The defendant will appeal to a higher court.
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被告(ひこく)判決(はんけつ)不服(ふふく)でためらわずに控訴(こうそ)した。
➥The defendant appealed against the sentence without hesitation.
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