JLPT N1

~ないまでも

even if not; although not quite; at least

Item 89 of 358

Structure / Usage

Verb (ない-form) + までも

Example Sentences

完璧でないまでも、かなり良い出来だ。
Even if it's not perfect, it's quite well done.
毎日でないまでも、週に三回は運動したい。
Even if not every day, I want to exercise at least three times a week.