どちらかというと

Meanings

1

if anything; if I had to say; rather

usually written using kana alone

Used to express a slight preference or tendency when making a comparison or giving an opinion. Often softens a statement.

どちらかと言いうと、私わたしは犬いぬより猫ねこの方ほうが好すきです。
If anything, I prefer cats over dogs.
彼かれはどちらかと言いうと、おとなしい性せい格かくだ。
He is rather quiet, if I had to say.