～ないまでも
nai made mo
Even if not quite; at least
Formation 接続
Full formation notes
Vない + までも
Notation: N = noun; V dictionary = dictionary-form verb; V stem = the stem before ます; plain clause = plain-form clause; negative stem = the form before ない. Follow the attachment shown above.
Explanation 説明
Sets a lesser minimum B even if the ideal A is not reached.
Examples 例文
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毎日資料を確認しないまでも、週に一度は時間を取りたい。
Even if I do not check the documents daily, I want to make time at least once a week.
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毎日先生に相談しないまでも、週に一度は時間を取りたい。
Even if I do not consult the teacher daily, I want to make time at least once a week.
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毎日計画を見直さないまでも、週に一度は時間を取りたい。
Even if I do not review the plan daily, I want to make time at least once a week.
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毎日会場を下見しないまでも、週に一度は時間を取りたい。
Even if I do not inspect the venue beforehand daily, I want to make time at least once a week.
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毎日十分に練習しないまでも、週に一度は時間を取りたい。
Even if I do not practice thoroughly daily, I want to make time at least once a week.
How related patterns differ 比較
ばいいのに can advise or regret; せめて sets a minimum and なるべく the best feasible effort. あえて deliberately acts despite difficulty. くらいなら prefers an alternative; くらいで treats a reason as minor, てまで marks an extreme price, and ないまでも lowers a requirement.
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| ～ないまでも | Even if not quite; at least | 毎日資料を確認しないまでも、週に一度は時間を取りたい。 Even if I do not check the documents daily, I want to make time at least once a week. |
| 〜ばいいのに | If only; why don't you | 早めに資料を確認すればいいのに。 If only you would check the documents sooner. |
| ～なるべく | As much as possible; if possible | なるべく早く資料を確認してください。 Please check the documents as soon as possible. |
| ～あえて | Dare to; deliberately despite objections | 反対はあったが、あえて会議の延期を提案した。 Despite objections, I deliberately proposed postponing the meeting. |
| ～せめて | At least | 忙しくても、せめて一度は資料を確認してほしい。 Even if you are busy, I would like you to at least check the documents once. |
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