恐れがある

there is a risk of; there is a possibility that something undesirable may happen

→ 恐れ

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there is a risk of; there is a possibility that something undesirable may happen This expression is used to warn of a possible negative outcome and is common in formal or written Japanese. The noun 恐れ is often written in hiragana as おそれ, especially in official writing. The exact form 恐れがある is followed by a noun or clause describing the possible danger.

JA: このままでは事故が起こる恐れがある。

EN: At this rate, there is a risk that an accident will occur.

もう少し雨がひどくなると、洪水の恐れがある。

If the rain gets any heavier, there’s a risk of flooding.

警察に捕まるような恐れがあるのですか。

Is there any risk of being arrested by the police?

グラスに熱湯を入れると割れる恐れがあるので、入れないでください。

Please do not pour boiling water into the glass, as it may crack.

雨が降る恐れがある。

There is a chance of rain.

その美しい鳥は絶滅の恐れがあると言われています。

It is said that the beautiful bird is in danger of extinction.