Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Suffix
quite capable of ...; not unlikely to ...; may well ...; might ...; could ...; would not hesitate to ...
Usually written using kana aloneafter the -masu stem of a verbsee かねる
その少年は盗みをしかねない。The boy is capable of robbery.
10 results for かねない
More words
All 5Noun, Suru verb, Transitive verbheating; application of heat
Noun, Suru verb, Transitive verb, Intransitive verboverheating; excessive heating · superheating (heating a liquid above its boiling point without causing it to boil) · going to excess; running too hot; overheating (of an economy, debate, etc.)
Suffix, Ichidan verbto be unable to; to find difficult (unpleasant, awkward, painful) to do · to serve two or more functions or roles simultaneously; to contain (or combine) two or more features · to work in two or more jobs simultaneously (positions, etc.); to do alongside
Nounheat (from a flame)
Sentences
All 5規則にうるさいレフェリーは試合を台無しにしかねない。
A fussy referee can ruin a bout.
あの男は裏切りもしかねない。
He is capable of treachery.
その少年は盗みをしかねない。
The boy is capable of robbery.