[うったえる, uttaeru](v1, vt) (1) to raise; to bring to (someone's attention); (2) (See 理性に訴える) to appeal to; to call for; (3) to complain; (4) to sue (a person); to take someone to court; (5) (See 暴力に訴える) to resort to (e.g. arms, violence); (P)#12343[Add to Longdo]
[こうげんれいしょくすくなしじん, kougenreishokusukunashijin](exp) (arch) (See 巧言令色) those who resort to blandishments and fawning smiles are apt to lack compassion; a honeyed tongue with a heart of gall[Add to Longdo]
[てがはやい, tegahayai](exp) (1) (See 手の早い) to be a quick worker; (2) to be fast in forming relationships with women; (3) to be quick to resort to violence[Add to Longdo]