どちらかというと
Usually written in kana. Kanji spelling どちらかと言うと
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
Common word
Meanings
Expression
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
Example sentences
どちらかと言うと行きたくない。
I would rather not go.
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I have a predilection for beef.
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He, if anything, is a sensible man.
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He is rather optimistic.
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It will be rather difficult for him.
More examples (6)
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I would rather stay at home than go to the movies tonight.
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His condition was, if anything, worse than in the morning.
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I'd rather have gone to the concert last night.
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Honesty seems to be rather at a discount.
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Christmas in Japan is, if anything, a day for couples.
「週末にベルリンに小旅行に行くのはどう?」「それもよさそうだけど、どちらかと言うと別の場所に行きたいな」
"How about a little trip to Berlin at the weekend?" "A trip would be nice, but I'd prefer to go somewhere else."