Decoded Slug: ～恐れがある (〜osore ga aru)
Japanese JLPT Grammar Point
～恐れがある (〜osore ga aru)
～恐れがある (〜osore ga aru)
Short explanation:
Express a concern or fear that something undesirable might occur.
Formation:
Verb-dictionary form + 恐れがある
Examples:
地震が来る恐れがあるため、避難所に行ってください。
Jishin ga kuru osore ga aru tame, hinanjo ni itte kudasai.
Please go to the evacuation center because there is a risk of an earthquake.
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。
Kare wa jiko ni au osore ga aru node, chuui shite unten shite kudasai.
There is a possibility that he might have an accident, so please drive carefully.
この薬を飲みすぎると、副作用の恐れがある。
Kono kusuri wo nomisugiru to, fukusayou no osore ga aru.
If you take too much of this medicine, there is a risk of side effects.
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。
Hikui yosan de kono purojekuto wo susumeru to, hinshitsu ga hikuku naru osore ga aru.
If we proceed with this project with a low budget, there is a possibility that the quality will be low.
Long explanation:
The ～恐れがある grammar point is used to indicate that there is a fear or concern 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' in English. This grammar point is used with verbs in their dictionary form.
