Learn Japanese grammar: ないまでも (nai made mo). Meaning: even if [A] is not done, then [B] .
- Used to say things like “even if [A] is not done, then [B].
- Can be used with verbs in ない form, or nouns + でない.
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ないまでも - Example Sentences 例文
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Example #1
電話をしないまでもメッセージぐらいをしてください。
電話をしなくても
denwa wo shinai made mo messeeji gurai wo shite kudasai.
If you won't call, then at least send a message.
Example #2
プロになれないまでも、サイクリングのレースに出るつもりだ。
プロになれなくても
puro ni nare nai made mo, saikuringu no reesu ni deru tsumori da.
Even though I cannot become a pro, I plan to enter more cycling races.
Example #3
毎日はしないまでも、週に1回くらいは部屋の掃除をしましょう。
毎日じゃなくても、少なくとも
mainichi wa shinai made mo, shuu ni ikkai kurai wa heya no souji wo shimashou.
I won't clean my room every day, but I'll try to do it at least once a week.
Example #4
あの人とは話はしないまでも、挨拶ぐらいはしますよ。
話はしないが、少なくとも
ano hito to wa hanashi wa shinai made mo, aisatsu gurai wa shimasu yo.
I won't really talk to that person, but I will greet them whenever necessary.
Vocabulary List 語彙
| Kanji 漢字 | Kana カナ | English 英語 |
|---|---|---|
| 掃除 | そうじ | cleaning |
| 挨拶 | あいさつ | greeting |
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