JLPT N1
～ないまでも
even if not; although not quite; at least
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.
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