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COMPLAIN　　苦情を言う

To complain TO someone ABOUT something is to tell someone that you are not satisfied with something.

complain TO someone ABOUT somethingは、人に何かについて不満を言うことです。

　

1. After Alan complained about the food, the restaurant gave us all
   free drinks and dessert.

2. I'm going to complain to the front desk about the noise. I can't
   sleep!

3. Several employees have complained about the smoke in the office,
   so as of next Monday, smoking will only be allowed outside.

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