expression, godan verb (-ru, irregular)
there is a risk of; there is a danger of; be liable to
Used to express that an undesirable event or state is possible. Follows a clause in dictionary form or ない-form. Often used in warnings, news, and formal contexts.
See also: おそれ
この薬は副作用を起こす恐れがある。
This medicine may cause side effects.
大雨で川が氾
There is a risk that the river will overflow due to heavy rain.