下した聞ぎき

noun

inquiring beforehand; making preliminary inquiries

Used for asking around or gathering information in advance, often before a formal event or decision.

• 会かい議ぎの前まえに、出しゅっ席せき者しゃの意い見けんを下した聞ぎきしておいた。

  I inquired about the attendees' opinions beforehand before the meeting.