〜ないことはない is a double negative meaning "it''s not impossible" or "I wouldn''t say I don''t..." — a lukewarm, hedged affirmative.
Hesitant agreement - Well, it''s not that I can''t/don''t...
Qualified possibility - It''s not impossible, but...
It''s not that I can''t go, but I''m not really keen.
Implies reluctance or reservation — not a strong yes.
Verb ない-form + ことはない
Implies hesitation — technically possible but not enthusiastic
Often followed by けど/が introducing reservation
It's not that I can't eat it, but I don't like it.
It's not that I don't understand, but it's hard to explain.
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