Although A is expected, B results.
7
彼女は親しみやすいかと言えばそうではないが、親切です。
Although you'd expect her to be easy to get on with she's not, but she is kind.
6
このお酒はおいしいかと言えば、そこまででもない。
You'd think this sake is delicious, but it's not quite so.
5
仕事は忙しいかと言えば、今は落ち着いているかな。
Though you'd think work is busy, but it's kinda calm at the moment.
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