〜かねない

Pattern

〜かねない

Level

N2

Reading

かねない

Meaning

Might / Could (negative possibility)

Attaches to

Verb (ない-form, without ない)

Nuance & register

Expresses a possibility of a negative outcome. It implies concern or worry about what might happen.

Example

そんなことをしたら、失敗しかねない。 If you do that, you might fail.

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