根回し
ねまわし
laying the groundwork, behind-the-scenes maneuvering, consensus-building process
JLPT N1
Details
- Part of Speech:
- Noun, Suru verb, Intransitive verb
- Romaji:
- nemawashi
Example Sentences
会議の根回しは大切です。根回しをしておけば、スムーズに話が進みます。
It's important to lay the groundwork for a meeting. If you lay the groundwork beforehand, the discussion will proceed smoothly.
新しいプロジェクトの根回しは、上司に根回ししてから始めることが大切です。
When starting a new project, it's essential to get approval from your superior before laying the groundwork.