～恐れがある (〜osore ga aru)
Explanation
Express a concern or fear that something undesirable might occur.
Formation
Verb-dictionary form + 恐れがある
Detailed 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'.
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's a possibility 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 on a low budget, the quality may suffer.
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.