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JLPT N3 Intermediate

どちらかと言うと

If anything; if I had to say

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どっちかと言うと casual
Adverbial Phrase

"If I had to say..." / "More on the... side"

Indicates a leaning preference or classification when a clear distinction is difficult to make.

Example

今日 の 試験 は 、 どちらかと言うと 簡単 でした 。

Today's exam was, if anything, on the easy side.

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どちらかと言うと
どちらかというと
If anything; if I had to say
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