どちらかといえば

Meanings

1

if anything; if I had to say

usually written using kana alone

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

See also: どちらかというと

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.