〜ないでもない
Formation
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.
Note
A double-negative expression that conveys a partial or tentative positive. It often implies that while the speaker doesn't want to say 'yes' directly, they are open to the possibility or understand the point. The variant 'nai-mono demo nai' is slightly more formal and emphasizes the 'thing' or 'possibility' behind the negation.
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.
その条件なら、協力しないものでもない。
Under those conditions, it's not that I wouldn't cooperate.
この映画、面白くないでもないけれど、少し長すぎるね。
It's not that this movie isn't interesting, but it's a bit too long, isn't it?
最新のスマホは、欲しくないものでもないが高い。
It's not that I don't want the latest smartphone, but it's expensive.
彼女の言っていることは、わがままではないでもない。
What she is saying is not entirely without selfishness.
この場所も、不便ではないものでもないが、静かでいい。
It's not that this place isn't inconvenient, but it's quiet and nice.
それは、不可能ではないでもないが、かなりの時間が必要だ。
It's not that it's impossible, but it requires a considerable amount of time.
彼が犯人ではないものでもないという疑いを持っている。
I have a suspicion that it's not impossible that he is the culprit.