根回し
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 |
Meanings
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.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉に根回しをするto lay the groundwork with someone (before a decision)
I laid the groundwork with my boss before the meeting.
- 根回しが必要だgroundwork/consensus-building is necessary
To get this proposal approved, we need to build consensus with the people involved.
- 事前に根回しをしておくto do the groundwork in advance
I did the groundwork in advance so the decision would go smoothly.
- 根回しがうまくいくthe behind-the-scenes negotiations go well
Since the groundwork went well, the meeting ended without any objections.