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Processing keyword: ~ないことはない (〜nai koto wa nai)
The grammar structure ~ないことはない (~nai koto wa nai) is used in Japanese to express that something is possible or that there is a way to do something, but perhaps with certain conditions or limitations. It is a way of saying "it's not that... is impossible" or "there's a possibility, but..."
The final expression conveys a sense of possibility for something that might not seem feasible at first glance.
Verb (Negative Form) + ことはない
For example:
This structure can be compared to ~ないわけではない (nai wake de wa nai), which serves a similar purpose but tends to sound a little more formal and is often used to provide elaboration or soften a statement.
Structure | Meaning | Usage Context |
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~ないことはない | There is a possibility; it's not impossible | Casual to semi-formal |
~ないわけではない | It's not that...; I can't say that... | Formal and polite |
In Japanese culture, expressing the potential for doing something while maintaining politeness and modesty is significant. The phrase often implies that while something may be difficult or unlikely, the speaker wants to remain open to the possibility. This reflects a cultural tendency to avoid outright denial and maintain harmony in conversations.
The grammar point "~ないことはない" (nai koto wa nai) is used to express that something is not impossible. It implies a nuanced meaning of "there's a possibility" or "it's not that...". It’s often used when responding to a question or when expressing a tentative opinion.
Structure:
[Verb in negative form] + ことはない
Meaning:
Verb (negative) + ことはない
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└── (Example: 行かない) ─ (行かないことはない)
Grammar Point | Meaning | Usage Context |
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~ないことはない (nai koto wa nai) | It's not that it can't happen | Informal, casual |
~ないわけではない (nai wake de wa nai) | It's not impossible | More formal |
~こともある (koto mo aru) | Sometimes it happens | General possibility |
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