恐れがある【おそれがある】

there is a risk that, there is a danger of, it is feared that, liable to, in danger of

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Structure

[verb (plain)] + 恐れがある [noun] + の + 恐れがある

Description

恐れがある means "there is a risk that ~": something bad could happen. A verb goes before it in the plain form, a noun with の. It is the wording of news reports, weather warnings and official notices, which often write it in kana, おそれがある.

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There is a risk that the typhoon will make landfall.

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There is a danger of the infection spreading.

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Due to heavy rain, there is a risk of the river flooding.

A conditional in front often names what will bring the risk on.

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If left untreated, there is a risk that the symptoms will worsen.

恐れがある or 可能性がある

恐れがある is only for outcomes nobody wants. For something good or neutral, use かのう可能せい性がある, "there is a chance".

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There is a risk of an accident occurring.

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There is a chance that I'll pass.

× 合格する恐れがある → 合格する可能性がある

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The phrase is formal and written. In conversation the same warning is かもしれない: かわ川があふれるかもしれない. The negative おそれ恐れはない means "there is no risk", and おそれ恐れもある adds a risk to one already mentioned.

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There is no risk of a tsunami in this area.

Examples

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Due to heavy rain, there is a risk of the river flooding.

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There is a risk of side effects with this medicine.

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After the earthquake, there is a danger of a tsunami occurring.

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Please change your password, as there is a risk of personal information being leaked.

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If global warming continues like this, there is a risk that many animals will go extinct.

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Due to construction delays, there is a risk of not meeting the deadline.

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If you eat too much, there is a risk of damaging your health.

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Temperatures will drop tonight, and there is a risk of roads freezing.

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His remarks are liable to cause misunderstanding.

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If measures are not taken, there is a risk of the damage spreading.

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This building is deteriorating and there is a danger of it collapsing.

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We are investigating whether there is any risk of unauthorized access.

References

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