～ないこともない JLPT N2 Neutral
〜nai koto mo nai
Used to express an action or state is 'not impossible', but emphasizes reluctance or doubt.
"It's not impossible, but..." - emphasizes reluctance more than n2-102.
Formation
Verb-ないForm + こともない, い-adjective + こともない
Explanation
The ～ないこともない grammar point is used to express that something is not impossible, but the speaker is reluctant, has doubts, or deems it as a less favorable option. It can be translated as 'not that one can't', 'not that it's impossible', or 'it's not out of the question'.
Example sentences
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It's not that I can't solve this problem, but it's difficult.
Kono mondai wa tokenai koto mo nai kedo, muzukashii desu.
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It's not that I can't meet him, but there's not much time to talk.
Kare ni awanai koto mo nai ga, amari hanasu jikan ga nai.
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It's not that I don't have money, but it's better to save.
O-kane ga nai koto mo nai keredo, setsuyaku shita hou ga ii.
このゲームが面白くないこともないが、他のゲームの方が楽しい。
It's not that this game isn't interesting, but other games are more fun.
Kono geemu ga omoshirokunai koto mo nai ga, hoka no geemu no hou ga tanoshii.