“Laying the table” in Japanese
Short answer
Laying the table in Japanese is “膳立て” (zendate). Full meaning: setting the table, laying the table; setting up, getting one's ducks in a row, running interference, setting the stage.
Other ways to say “Laying the table” in Japanese
お膳立て
ozendate setting the table, laying the table; setting up, getting one's ducks in a row, running interference, setting the stage
膳立
zendate setting the table, laying the table; setting up, getting one's ducks in a row, running interference, setting the stage
ぜん立て
zendate setting the table, laying the table; setting up, getting one's ducks in a row, running interference, setting the stage
ぜんだて
zendate setting the table, laying the table; setting up, getting one's ducks in a row, running interference, setting the stage
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