ありえる

This is the 3682nd most frequent Japanese word.

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ありえる

"ありえる" means "possible" or "can exist/happen."


The word "ありえる" is used to express possibility in a given context, indicating that something could potentially happen.

この状況では、彼が遅れることもありえる。

In this situation, it is possible that he might be late.


In this sentence, "ありえる" conveys a potential occurrence or outcome, emphasizing its unexpected nature.

その映画の結末は予想外にもありえる。

The ending of the movie could unexpectedly be possible.


Here, "ありえる" points to a possibility within reasonable expectations, applied to a positive outcome.

彼女が試験に合格することはありえる話だと思う。

I think her passing the exam is a possible matter.