Structure
Verb[る](1) + 恐れがある
[い]Adjective + 恐れがある
[な]Adjective + な(2) + 恐れがある
Noun + の(2) + 恐れがある
(1) Verb[ない]
(2) である
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About 恐れがある
恐れ is primarily used directly after verbs, or nouns followed by の.
- 高温にすると爆発する恐れがあるので、直射日光が当たるところに置かないでください。Since there is a possibility of explosion when this reaches high temperatures, please don't place this in direct sunlight.
- 津波の恐れがある場合には、速やかに避難所まで避難してください。When there is a risk of a tsunami, please rapidly evacuate to the evacuation area.
- 若者が将来について恐れを抱くことは普通のことです。It is normal for young people to have fears about the future.
- 夏場の現場では熱中症の恐れが強まるので、作業員の方はこまめに水分補給と休憩を取るようにしてください。Workers are encouraged to hydrate and take frequent breaks, as the risk of heat stroke increases at construction sites during summer.
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天気予報:「明日は、本州を中心に大雨の降る所がありそうです。
関東から東北にかけては強風の恐れもあります。」Weather forecast: 'It seems that the areas where rain will fall tomorrow are centered in Honshuu.
There is also the possibility of strong winds from the Kanto to Tohoku areas.'もし全住民が注射されなければ、伝染病が拡がる恐れがある。
If the entire population is not vaccinated, there is a fear that the contagious disease will spread.
医者:「倒れたせいで肩に怪我をした恐れがあるので、レントゲンを撮ったほうがいいです。」
Doctor: 'You should have an X-ray since there is a risk that you injured your shoulder due to falling.'
この絵の具は中身が漏れる恐れがあるから袋に入れてください。
There is a risk that the contents of these paints will leak, so please place them in a bag.
遠足に行ったのはいいが、急な天候の変化で帰れない恐れがある。
It is alright if you go on the trip, but there is the possibility of a sudden change in weather that would not let you return (home).
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