～恐れがある JLPT N2 Formal

Formation

Verb-dictionary form + 恐れがある

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'.

Example sentences

• 地震が来る恐れがあるため、避難所に行ってください。

  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.

• 彼は事故に遭う恐れがあるので、注意して運転してください。

  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.

• この薬を飲みすぎると、副作用の恐れがある。

  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.

• 低い予算でこのプロジェクトを進めると、品質が低くなる恐れがある。

  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 JLPT N2