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Osore Ga Aru: Risk Of

Risk of something bad — common in news/warnings. This lesson combines form, context, examples, common mistakes, and practice so you can use the pattern in real communication.

12 minNihongo Hub Editorial TeamPublished 2026-06-06Updated 2026-06-06

Learning objectives

  • Lesson goals: Risk of something bad — common in news/warnings.
  • Form and connection: [Verb辞书形/Nounの] 恐おそれがある
  • Nuance in real use: Responsible warning language—prudently informing so listeners can prepare.

Form and connection

[Verb辞书形/Nounの] 恐おそれがある

Core Explanation

Risk of something bad — common in news/warnings.

Cultural Note

Responsible warning language—prudently informing so listeners can prepare.

Practical examples

There is a risk that the typhoon will make landfall.
There is a risk of heavy snow, so please be careful.

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

1. Write the connection formula for this lesson.
Show answer[Verb辞书形/Nounの] 恐おそれがある
2. Explain the meaning of the first example.
Show answerThere is a risk that the typhoon will make landfall.
3. Rewrite the final example using this lesson pattern.
Show answer大雪おおゆきの恐おそれがあるので注意ちゅういしてください。 ([Verb辞书形/Nounの] 恐おそれがある)

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