ないとも限らない
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nai tomo kagiranai
not necessarily; maybe; might ~
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ないとも限らない
nai tomo kagiranai
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not necessarily; maybe; might ~
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📊 Pattern Stats
JLPT Level N1
Advanced · Literary, rhetorical & rare forms
Reading nai tomo kagiranai
Post ID 51281
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📝 Usage Notes

not necessarily; maybe; might ~

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What does this grammar pattern mean or do?
ないとも限らない
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does the grammar pattern ないとも限らない mean?
Not necessarily; maybe; might ~
What JLPT level is ないとも限らない?
JLPT N1 — Advanced · Literary, rhetorical & rare forms. To pass JLPT N1 you need to recognise and use this pattern correctly in reading and listening sections.
How do you use ないとも限らない in a sentence?
Attach ないとも限らない (nai tomo kagiranai) to the appropriate verb or noun form as described in the usage notes. Then try writing two original sentences — one about yourself and one about something around you.
Is ないとも限らない formal or casual Japanese?
ないとも限らない is used in formal or written contexts. You will see it mainly in written texts, news, business Japanese and academic contexts.
How can I remember ないとも限らない long-term?
Use the flashcard on this page for active recall — see the pattern, reconstruct the usage from memory, then flip. Follow with the 4-choice quiz to distinguish it from similar patterns. Review at 10 minutes, 1 day and 3 days (spaced repetition). Writing two original sentences at each review session is the fastest way to reach production-level mastery.