〜おそれがある

N3

there is a risk of ~

Structure

Verb dictionary / Noun の + おそれがある

Explanation

「〜おそれがある」 means "there is a risk of ~". Structure: Verb dictionary / Noun の + おそれがある. This is a JLPT N3 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.

Example sentences

riyou ga okureru osore ga arimasu.

There is a risk that the use will be delayed.

shidou ga okureru osore ga arimasu.

There is a risk that the guidance will be delayed.

kiroku ga okureru osore ga arimasu.

There is a risk that the record will be delayed.

haisou ga okureru osore ga arimasu.

There is a risk that the shipping will be delayed.

tsuuyaku ga okureru osore ga arimasu.

There is a risk that the interpretation will be delayed.

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