〜ないでもない
Formation
N2SuppositionNeutral
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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