Japanese phrase

どちらとも言えません。 do chi ra to mo i e ma se n

Meaning

I can't say either way.

When to use it

Expresses uncertainty between two possible views. It politely avoids choosing a side when the facts or feelings are not clear.

Example dialogue

この映画、面白いですか? ko no ei ga omo shiro i de su ka

What do you think of this movie?

どちらとも言えません。好みが分かれそうです。 do chi ra to mo i e ma se n kono mi ga wa ka re sō de su

I can't say either way. It seems like it will divide opinions.

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