～恐れがある
osore ga aru
There is a risk that; may
Formation 接続
Full formation notes
V dictionary／Nの + 恐れがある
Notation: N = noun; V dictionary = dictionary-form verb; V stem = the stem before ます; plain clause = plain-form clause; negative stem = the form before ない. Follow the attachment shown above.
Explanation 説明
Objectively warns of an adverse possibility, commonly in reports and notices.
Examples 例文
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大雪で会議が延期される恐れがある。
There is a risk that the meeting will be postponed because of heavy snow.
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大雪で試験が延期される恐れがある。
There is a risk that the exam will be postponed because of heavy snow.
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大雪で研修が延期される恐れがある。
There is a risk that the training session will be postponed because of heavy snow.
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大雪で発表会が延期される恐れがある。
There is a risk that the presentation event will be postponed because of heavy snow.
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大雪で面接が延期される恐れがある。
There is a risk that the interview will be postponed because of heavy snow.
How related patterns differ 比較
かねる expresses inability to comply; かねない predicts something unwelcome. 恐れがある warns of risk, while 得る marks possibility. すべがない lacks a method; べくもない and 到底～ない emphasize infeasibility.
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| ～恐れがある | There is a risk that; may | 大雪で会議が延期される恐れがある。 There is a risk that the meeting will be postponed because of heavy snow. |
| ～得る - 得ない | Can or cannot possibly happen | 入力ミスは誰にでも起こり得る。 Data-entry mistakes can happen to anyone. |
| ～まんいち（万一） | If by any chance; in the unlikely event | 万一、会議が延期されたら、すぐに連絡します。 If the meeting is postponed, I will contact you immediately. |
| ～かねない | Might; could unfortunately | そんな態度では、うそをつきかねない。 With that attitude, someone might well tell a lie. |
| ～かねる | Be unable to; find it difficult to | 今は会議の日程を変更しかねます。 We are unable to change the date of the meeting at present. |
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