if anything; conversely; putting it the other way around
Used to present a contrasting perspective or to rephrase a statement from the opposite viewpoint. Often softens a preceding claim or introduces an unexpected implication.
He is strict, but if anything, that means he has high expectations of you.
This job is tough. Conversely, you could say it's rewarding.
Standard kanji-kana mixed spelling.
Kana spelling of 言う; common in informal writing.
Phrase composed of 逆に (conversely) + 言えば (conditional form of 言う, 'to say'). Literally 'if said conversely'.