根回し
ねまわし
nemawashi
nounVocabularyLevel 80 - JLPT N1

Quick answer

根回し (ねまわし (nemawashi)) means "laying the groundwork". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

laying the groundwork

Also : groundwork · consensus-building process · behind-the-scenes maneuvering · making necessary arrangements · behind-the-scenes preparation

Example Sentences

根回しに行きます。

ねまわしにいきます。

I go to laying the groundwork.

根回しで休みます。

ねまわしでやすみます。

I rest at laying the groundwork.

Kanji in this word

根
Root
Kunね
Onこん
JLPT N2
回
Game / Round / -times
Kunまわ.る、まわ.り、まわ.す
Onかい、え
JLPT N3

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