possibility; chance; likelihood
General term for something that may happen or be true. For negative outcomes, おそれ is often preferred.
See also: 恐れ
There's a possibility of rain, so I'll take an umbrella.
彼が試験に合格する可能性は低い。
The likelihood of him passing the exam is low.
Refers to latent ability or future promise, often used for people, plans, or ideas.
この新技術には大きな可能性がある。
This new technology has great potential.
彼女は将来、可能性を秘めた若手作家だ。
She is a young writer with promise for the future.
Technical philosophical term: the modal property of a proposition containing no logical contradiction.
哲学では、可能性は論理的矛盾を含まない命題の性質を指す。
In philosophy, possibility refers to the property of a proposition that contains no logical contradiction.
There is a possibility that this illness will recur.
We are exploring the possibility of entering a new market.
Studying abroad broadens your future possibilities.
This school provides education that develops each student's potential.
He quit his job, betting on his own potential.
market potential
sustainability