しいて言えば（しいていえば）

JLPT N2 · noun

Meaning: if I had to say

Example sentences

• しいて言えば、色が少し地味だ。 — If I had to say something, the color is a bit plain.
• しいて言えば、もう少し安いといい。 — If I had to pick something, it would be nice if it were a little cheaper.

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