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整理 文法形式の整理(動詞に着目) 教科書 p.92〜110
Part IV of the book — verb formation patterns (踏まえる・かまける・控える…)
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〜ないものでもない

教科書 p.92〜110
接続:動ない形 + ものでもない
It's not impossible…(depending on the situation). Affirm weak, reserved.
注意 / Note:How to talk around and keep a retreat: "depending on the conditions, it is possible".
比較 / Compare:〜ないものでもない(affirm reserve, keep the way out)/〜ないことはない(closer in meaning, lighter).
よく出る形 / Common form:動ない形+ものでもない。Or go with 〜によっては・条件が合えば.
少し遠いが、歩いて行けないものでもない。
A bit far but not impossible to walk.
条件によっては、この仕事を引き受けないものでもない。
Depending on the conditions, I probably won't accept this job.
値段によっては、買えないものでもない。
Depending on the price, it's not impossible to buy it.

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