根回し
N1ねまわし
根まわし
[nemawashi]
Meanings
1.NounNoun・suruIntransitive
laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process
2.NounNoun・suruIntransitive
digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)
Examples
会議の前に関係者への根回しを済ませておいた。
I finished laying the groundwork with stakeholders before the meeting.
根回しなしに提案すると反対されることが多い。
Proposals without prior consultation are often opposed.
政治の世界では根回しが重要な役割を果たす。
In politics, behind-the-scenes coordination plays an important role.