〜ないまでも

N1ConcessionFormal/StiffLiteratureAcademic

ない-Form

Verb

までも

Used to indicate that while something may not reach a certain high level or extreme extent, it still meet a certain minimum standard or condition.

100点は取れないまでも、せめて合格点は取りたい。

Although I might not get 100 points, I want to at least get a passing grade.

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