恐おそれがある

expression, godan verb (-ru, irregular)

there is a risk of; there is a danger of; be liable to

Used to express that an undesirable event or state is possible. Follows a clause in dictionary form or ない-form. Often used in warnings, news, and formal contexts.

See also: 恐れ

• この薬くすりは副ふく作さ用ようを起おこす恐おそれがある。

  This medicine may cause side effects.

• 大おお雨あめで川かわが氾はん濫らんする恐おそれがあります。

  There is a risk that the river will overflow due to heavy rain.