〜おそれがある
there is a risk of ~
Use this pattern to shape a complete, natural Japanese thought.
Remember it
Connect the meaning to its sound: say “〜おそれがある” aloud once.
Understand
Build the pattern
Sentence formula
How it works
「〜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.
When to use it
Read the example aloud, then replace one detail with something from your own life.
Tone: Neutral
A general pattern; let the sentence ending and situation set the politeness level.
Use
Hear it in real life
Everyday life
Example 1利用が遅れるおそれがあります。
りよう が おくれる おそれ が あります。
riyou ga okureru osore ga arimasu.
There is a risk that the use will be delayed.
Everyday life
Example 2指導が遅れるおそれがあります。
しどう が おくれる おそれ が あります。
shidou ga okureru osore ga arimasu.
There is a risk that the guidance will be delayed.
Everyday life
Example 3記録が遅れるおそれがあります。
きろく が おくれる おそれ が あります。
kiroku ga okureru osore ga arimasu.
There is a risk that the record will be delayed.
Everyday life
Example 4配送が遅れるおそれがあります。
はいそう が おくれる おそれ が あります。
haisou ga okureru osore ga arimasu.
There is a risk that the shipping will be delayed.
Everyday life
Example 5通訳が遅れるおそれがあります。
つうやく が おくれる おそれ が あります。
tsuuyaku ga okureru osore ga arimasu.
There is a risk that the interpretation will be delayed.
Make it yours
Choose one example. Replace one person, place, object, or time with a detail from your life, then say the new sentence aloud.
Recall
Test your memory
Recall practice
Can you say it?
1 of 5
Read the situation, look away from the answer, and say the Japanese aloud.
Your situation
There is a risk that the use will be delayed.
The answer is hidden. Try to use 〜おそれがある.
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