起こりうる
おこりうる
to be possible to occur
Meanings
Expression
to be possible to occur
Example sentences
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Accidents will happen.
誰にでも起こりうることだ。
It could happen to anyone.
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Such accidents can happen from time to time.
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Anything can happen in the world of dreams.
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You should be alert to the possible dangers.
More examples (2)
他の文化について十分な知識を持っていなければ、色々な問題が容易に起こりうる。
If we don't obtain an adequate knowledge of their culture, a lot of problems could easily arise.
日本ではリヒター・スケールでマグニチュード5.0以上の余震が今週5回ありました。しかし科学者たちは、最大規模の余震はまだ先に起こりうると警告しています。
Five tremors in excess of magnitude 5.0 on the Richter scale have shaken Japan just this week, but scientists are warning that the largest expected aftershock has yet to hit.