Vocab Info
N1 Noun, Suru verb, Intransitive verb
根回しmaking necessary arrangements, laying the groundwork, digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)
Dictionary Definition
Common
Noun, Suru verb, Intransitive verb
1.
laying the groundwork, behind-the-scenes maneuvering, consensus-building process
Noun, Suru verb, Intransitive verb
2.
digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)
All Forms
根回し 【ねまわし】
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根回しは少しズルい行為だと思う。
I think moving behind-the-scenes is dishonest.
会議が上手くいくように事前に根回しをしました。
I made the necessary arrangements beforehand to ensure the meeting went smoothly.
事前に関係者に根回しをしたから企画が採用された。
The plan was approved because I had laid the groundwork with the stakeholders in advance.
根回しで事前に情報を共有しておけば、会議が円滑に進みます。
If you share information ahead of time and lay the groundwork, meetings go much more smoothly.
関係各所に不公正な根回しをしていたことがバレて、振り出しに戻る始末です。
It came to light that I'd been making unfair behind-the-scenes arrangements with various departments, and now I'm back to square one.
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