expression, godan verb (-ru, irregular)
be misleading; could be taken the wrong way
Used when a statement or wording might cause misunderstanding or give a wrong impression. Often used in negative or cautionary contexts.
その言い方では語弊があるかもしれない。
That way of saying it might be misleading.
語弊があるといけないので、はっきり言います。
I'll say it clearly so there's no misunderstanding.