Japanese

おそれ
Meaning: fear; concern; danger
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

恐
れ

Example sentences

Due to the influence of the typhoon, there is a danger that the river will overflow.
この工事によって、交通に支障を来す恐れがあります。
This construction work might cause hindrance to traffic.
無理なダイエットは健康を害する恐れがあります。
Excessive dieting may harm your health.
無理なダイエットは健康に支障を来す恐れがあります。
Excessive dieting may cause health problems.
その行為は法律に抵触する恐れがある。
There is a fear that the action violates the law.
夏の暑い日に外で運動すると、脱水症状になる恐れがある。
Exercising outside on a hot summer day carries the risk of dehydration.
コンタクトレンズを長時間着用すると角膜を傷つける恐れがある。
Wearing contact lenses for a long time may damage the cornea.
その映画は風俗壊乱の恐れがあるとして上映禁止になった。
That movie was banned because it was feared to corrupt public morals.

Usage Notes

Can mean fear (恐怖), concern/danger (虞), or awe (畏れ). In this sentence, it means the possibility of something bad happening.

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