ないものでもない
It’s not impossible / It’s not that ~ cannot be done (reserved, cautious affirmation) Used to say that something is possible, but only to a limited extent, and often with hesitation or reservation.
N1
Meaning
It’s not impossible / It’s not that ~ cannot be done (reserved, cautious affirmation) Used to say that something is possible, but only to a limited extent, and often with hesitation or reservation.
Formation
Verb (dictionary form) + ないものでもない
Verb (potential form) + ないものでもない
Explanation
ないものでもない is a formal, indirect expression used to say that something is not completely impossible, but the speaker does not strongly assert feasibility.
The key idea is:
“It may be possible, but there are limits or concerns.”
Key nuance:
Weak, cautious affirmation
Sounds:
reserved
analytical
non-committal
Often implies:
difficulty
conditions
drawbacks
Common in:
discussions
evaluations
opinion writing
JLPT N1 reading passages
This grammar is frequently used when the speaker wants to avoid making a strong claim, especially in formal or professional contexts.