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恐れ
osore
Description
「恐れ」は、悪いことが起こるかもしれないという心配や、こわいと思う気持ちを表す言葉です。
"恐れ" is a word expressing worry that something bad might happen or a feeling of fear.
ニュースや少しかたい文章でよく使われます。
It is often used in news and somewhat formal writing.
Meanings
恐れosore
fear; the feeling of being afraid
彼は失敗の恐れを感じていた。
He was afraid of failure.
恐れosore
risk; danger of something bad happening
大雨で川があふれる恐れがある。
There is a risk that the river will overflow due to heavy rain.
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Notes
- Etymology
noun form of the verb 恐れる (to fear), so it names the feeling or the possibility.
- Nuance
恐れがある is a common set phrase meaning 'there is a risk that...', frequent in news.
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