This is the 3682nd most frequent Japanese word.
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.