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JLPT N1 Grammar

と言えなくもない

N1部分肯定

N1 · 部分肯定 · 句子plain form + と言えなくもない

one could say; it is not impossible to say

句子plain form + と言えなくもない

Shows that although not asserted fully, from a certain perspective it can be said so.

Often used for cautious evaluation, reservation, or avoiding an absolute statement.

この改善は小さいが、前進と言えなくもない。

This improvement is small, but one could say it is a step forward.

Do not understand it as full affirmation; it leaves room for doubt.

It opens only a small door and says, 'one could say that.'

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