English–Japanese

“if pressed” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajishiite

Example

強いて言えば、青が好きです。shi i te i e ba ao ga su ki de su

If pressed, I would say I like blue.

Illustration for 強いて (if pressed)

How to say “if pressed” in Japanese

“If pressed” in Japanese is 強いて (shiite).

Presents an action or opinion as something offered under pressure rather than as the speaker's first choice.

Full entry for 強いて: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 強いて

強いて一つ選ぶなら、こちらの方法がよいです。shi i te hito tsu era bu na ra ko chi ra no hō hō ga yo i de su

If I had to choose one, this method would be better.

Tips for using 強いて

  • In everyday conversation, 強いて言えば (shīte ieba) often lets a speaker add a minor preference without presenting it as a firm claim.

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