ねまわし

根回し

laying the groundwork

nounFully kanji-known at WK L12JLPT N2 kanji

Meanings

laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process

Kanji breakdown

Kanji	Meaning	WK level	JLPT
根	Root	L12	N2
回	-times	L5	N3

Related words (share lead kanji)

屋根roof 禍根root of an evil 垣根hedge 根root (of a plant)根ざすto come from 根掘り葉掘りinquisitively 根幹foundation 根気patience 根拠basis 根強いfirmly rooted 根源root 根性willpower

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