potential

The term 'potential' refers to the inherent ability or capacity for growth, development, or coming into existence. It can also denote the possibility of something happening or being developed in the future.

• The young athlete has great potential to become a champion. — 若いアスリートはチャンピオンになる大きな可能性を秘めている。
• Many students show their potential in various creative projects. — 多くの学生が様々なクリエイティブなプロジェクトでその潜在能力を示している。

As an adjective, 'potential' describes something that may become actual or involved in a future possibility but is not currently active or realized. It often indicates a state that is waiting to be developed or expressed.

• The project could lead to potential benefits for the community. — このプロジェクトは地域に対して潜在的な利益をもたらす可能性がある。
• She has potential talent that needs to be nurtured. — 彼女には育てる必要がある潜在的な才能がある。