N2possibilityconcern
～かねない (kanenai) - Might / Could possibly
[Verb masu-stem] + かねない
Quick answer
[Verb masu-stem] + かねない means "Might / Could possibly / May well (negative outcome)". It is a N2 Japanese grammar point with examples and drills on this page.
Meaning
Might / Could possibly / May well (negative outcome)
Explanation
Expresses concern that something undesirable might happen.
Examples
この情報が漏れたら、問題になりかねない。
このじょうほうがもれたら、もんだいになりかねない。
If this information leaks, it could well become a problem.
そんな態度では、誤解されかねない。
そんなたいどでは、ごかいされかねない。
With that kind of attitude, you might be misunderstood.
Practice this grammar
[Verb masu-stem] + かねない
Which sentence correctly uses "～かねない (kanenai) - Might / Could possibly"?