～恐れがある

When to use

Formal "there is a risk/concern that..." - written, cautionary register.

Explanation

The ～恐れがある grammar point indicates that there is a concern or fear that something undesirable or negative might happen. It is often used for potential problems or risks, and can be translated as 'there is a risk' or 'there is a possibility'.

• 地震じしんが来くる恐おそれがあるため、避難所ひなんじょに行いってください。

  Please go to the evacuation center because there is a risk of an earthquake.

  Jishin ga kuru osore ga aru tame, hinanjo ni itte kudasai.

• 彼かれは事故じこに遭う恐おそれがあるので、注意ちゅういして運転うんてんしてください。

  There's a possibility he might have an accident, so please drive carefully.

  Kare wa jiko ni au osore ga aru node, chuui shite unten shite kudasai.

• この薬くすりを飲のみすぎると、副作用ふくさようの恐おそれがある。

  If you take too much of this medicine, there is a risk of side effects.

  Kono kusuri wo nomisugiru to, fukusayou no osore ga aru.

• 低ひくい予算よさんでこのプロジェクトを進すすめると、品質ひんしつが低ひくくなる恐おそれがある。

  If we proceed with this project on a low budget, the quality may suffer.

  Hikui yosan de kono purojekuto wo susumeru to, hinshitsu ga hikuku naru osore ga aru.

Risk Of (Might Lead To)

• ～かねない〜kane naiN2Express the likelihood of a negative outcome or consequence.

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