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JLPT N2 Grammar

恐れがある

N2可能性

N2 · 可能性 · verb辞书形 / noun + の + 恐れがある

there is a risk that; may

verb辞书形 / noun + の + 恐れがある

Shows the possibility that something undesirable may happen. It is formal.

Common in news, weather reports, notices, and risk explanations.

台風の影響で、川の水位が上がる恐れがある。

Due to the typhoon, there is a risk that river levels may rise.

Do not use it for positive possibilities; it usually indicates negative risk.

Something bad may happen, so be alert.

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