Japanese

かのうせい
Meaning: possibility; potential
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

可
能
性

Example sentences

He is still young, but he has infinite potential.
宇宙には無限の可能性が広がっている。
Infinite possibilities spread out across the universe.
事故が起きる可能性は皆無だ。
The possibility of an accident occurring is zero.
宇宙には限りない可能性がある。
There are boundless possibilities in the universe.
成功の可能性は、ほんのわずかしか残っていない。
Only a tiny bit of possibility for success remains.
企業の機密情報が外部に流出した可能性がある。
There is a possibility that the company's confidential information has leaked to the outside.
そのデータは新しい可能性を示唆している。
The data suggests a new possibility.
この薬は人体に危害を及ぼす可能性がある。
This medicine might cause harm to the human body.
運動不足は健康状態に悪影響を及ぼす可能性がある。
Lack of exercise can have a negative impact on your health condition.
関東地方に大地震が起きる可能性が指摘されている。
The possibility of a large earthquake occurring in the Kanto region has been pointed out.

Usage Notes

Refers to the chance of something happening or the hidden potential within someone or something.

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