根回し
ねまわし
nemawashi
JLPT N1nounVocabularyLevel 80 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
根回し (ねまわし (nemawashi)) means "Laying the groundwork". The reading is ねまわし (nemawashi). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.
Meaning
Laying the groundwork
Also : Groundwork · Consensus-building · Behind-the-scenes maneuvering
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Example Sentences
政治家は根回しに長けている。
せいじかはねまわしにたけている。
Politicians are skilled at laying groundwork.
大事なプロジェクトは先に根回しが必要だ。
だいじなぷろじぇくとはさきにねまわしがひつようだ。
Important projects require groundwork first.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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