どちらかといえば

expression

if anything; if I had to say

Used to express a tentative opinion or preference when making a comparison or giving a mild judgment. Often softens a statement.

See also: どちらかと言うと

• どちらかと言いえば、私わたしは犬いぬより猫ねこの方ほうが好すきです。

  If I had to say, I prefer cats over dogs.

• この店みせはどちらかと言いえば値ね段だんが高たかい。

  If anything, this shop is on the expensive side.