根回しする · noun or participle which takes 'suru'
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 根回しする | 根回ししない |
| Polite | 根回しします | 根回ししません |
| Past polite | 根回ししました | 根回ししませんでした |
| Past | 根回しした | 根回ししなかった |
| Te-form | 根回しして | 根回ししないで |
| Desire | 根回ししたい | 根回ししたくない |
| Potential | 根回しできる | 根回しできない |
| Passive | 根回しされる | 根回しされない |
| Causative | 根回しさせる | 根回しさせない |
| Causative passive | 根回しさせられる | 根回しさせられない |
| Volitional | 根回ししよう | |
| Polite volitional | 根回ししましょう | |
| Imperative | 根回ししろ | 根回しするな |
| Conditional | 根回しすれば | 根回ししなければ |
| Tara conditional | 根回ししたら | 根回ししなかったら |
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building
Refers to informal, advance negotiations or preparations to build agreement before a formal decision. Common in business and organizational contexts.
It's better to lay the groundwork before the meeting.
He is good at behind-the-scenes maneuvering, so things always go smoothly.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)
Original horticultural meaning; now less common than the figurative sense. Refers to cutting or loosening roots to prepare a tree for transplanting.
The gardener is digging around the roots before transplanting.
I laid the groundwork with my boss before the meeting.
Since the groundwork went well, the meeting ended without any objections.
To get this proposal approved, we need to build consensus with the people involved.
I did the groundwork in advance so the decision would go smoothly.