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Home N2 Grammar Pattern List 〜なくはない／〜ないものでもない／〜ないでもない

N2

〜なくはない／〜ないものでもない／〜ないでもない

Meaning

Expresses a reserved affirmation that, rather than a complete denial, it is so to some degree. A phrasing that avoids assertion and admits a slight possibility or feeling.

Examples
  1. 条件しだいでは、引き受けないでもない。 Depending on the conditions, I might consider accepting.
  2. 彼の言い分も、分からなくはない。 I can somewhat understand his point.
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