Learning objectives
- Lesson goals: Indicates a dangerous/negative outcome could happen.
- Form and connection: [Verb masu-stem] かねない
- Nuance in real use: かねない is a precautionary judgment—if left unchecked, something bad might just happen.
Form and connection
Core Explanation
Indicates a dangerous/negative outcome could happen.
Cultural Note
Practical examples
Common pitfalls
Build the base form before adding the pattern
Complete the required conjugation first. Do not keep polite and plain endings at the same time.
Match politeness to the situation
The examples are reliable starting points; relationships and context can still change the most natural wording.
Practice and answers
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[Verb masu-stem] かねないShow answer
If used incorrectly, it could cause an accident.Show answer
言いい方かたによっては誤解ごかいされかねない。 ([Verb masu-stem] かねない)Continue learning
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