Vocabulary
What does 根回し (ねまわし, nemawashi) mean?
根回し (ねまわし, nemawashi) means behind-the-scenes negotiation, laying the groundwork for consensus.
| Reading | ねまわし |
|---|---|
| Romaji | nemawashi |
| Part of speech | noun, suru verb, intransitive |
| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N1 |
根回しねまわし
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonnemawashi
behind-the-scenes negotiation, laying the groundwork for consensus
- 1noun · suru verb · intransitive laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process
- 2noun · suru verb · intransitive digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)
Example sentences
彼は根回しが得意な人だ。
He is good at laying the groundwork behind the scenes.
会議の前に関係者へ根回ししておいた。
I had done some behind-the-scenes coordination with the people involved before the meeting.