Meaning of 有りうる in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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有りうる, 有りえる, 有り得る, あり得る
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Kana Readingありうる, ありえる
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Romajiariuru, arieru
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun or verb acting prenominally, Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
- Meaning
- possible; likely; probable
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Example Sentences
有りうる, 有りえる, 有り得る, あり得る, ありうる, ありえる used in context
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It is within the bounds of possibility that she will succeed.
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I think it possible that he may come.
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反体制指導者らは、共産主義者が少数野党に転落することもあり得るとしています。
Opposition leaders say it's possible the Communists could end up in a small minority.
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Even a teacher can make mistakes.
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人生はあきらめが肝心。設けた財産も消えさることがありうるのだから。
We should try to be philosophical about life; wealth gained could also vanish.
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人間が、動物から病気をもらうことは、まれではあるがありうる。
It's possible, though rare, for humans to catch diseases from animals.
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gain, get, find, earn, acquire, can, may, able to, profit, advantage, benefit
On: トク
Kun: え.る, う.る
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