〜ないでもない

Formation

N2SuppositionNeutral
ない-Form
Verb
/I-adj
/Na-adj
/Noun
でもない
Variations
ないものでもない

Meaning

Used to express a double negative that results in a weak positive. It suggests that while something isn't completely certain or ideal, it's not entirely out of the question or impossible. A way of speaking to avoid definitive statements.

Examples

あなたの気持ちもわからないでもないですが、今は我慢してください。

It's not that I don't understand your feelings, but please be patient for now.

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