“Laying the groundwork” in Japanese
Short answer
Laying the groundwork in Japanese is “根回し” (nemawashi). Full meaning: laying the groundwork, behind-the-scenes maneuvering, consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting).
Other ways to say “Laying the groundwork” in Japanese
根廻し
nemawashi laying the groundwork, behind-the-scenes maneuvering, consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)
根まわし
nemawashi laying the groundwork, behind-the-scenes maneuvering, consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)
地ならし
jinarashi ground levelling (leveling); laying the groundwork, making preparations, smoothing the way; roller, road leveller
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