Explanation
Express a concern or fear that something undesirable might occur.
Formation
Verb-dictionary form + 恐れがある
Detailed explanation
The ～恐れがある grammar point indicates that there is a concern or fear that something undesirable or negative might happen. It is often used for potential problems or risks, and can be translated as 'there is a risk' or 'there is a possibility'.
Examples
Jishin ga kuru osore ga aru tame, hinanjo ni itte kudasai.
Please go to the evacuation center because there is a risk of an earthquake.
Kare wa jiko ni au osore ga aru node, chuui shite unten shite kudasai.
There's a possibility he might have an accident, so please drive carefully.
Kono kusuri wo nomisugiru to, fukusayou no osore ga aru.
If you take too much of this medicine, there is a risk of side effects.
Hikui yosan de kono purojekuto wo susumeru to, hinshitsu ga hikuku naru osore ga aru.
If we proceed with this project on a low budget, the quality may suffer.
Practice
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.