JLPT N1 Advanced
根回し
Building consensus behind the scenes or laying the groundwork
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根回し noun
根回しする suru verb
1 Noun, Suru verb
Laying the Groundwork" / "Building Consensus in Advance
The strategic process of informally negotiating with stakeholders individually to secure support before a proposal is officially presented.
Example
会議 の 前 に 、 関係者 に 根回し を し て おい た 方 が いい です よ 。
You should probably lay the groundwork with the key people before the meeting.
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2 Noun, Suru verb
Preparing a Tree for Transplanting
The horticultural technique of trimming a tree’s roots well before transplanting to encourage new root growth and ensure survival.
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