根回し

ねまわし

laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)

JLPT N1 common word Also written 根まわし

Meaning

nvsvi
laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process
nvsvi
digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)

Example sentences

大統領は辞任する前にお金に困らないように根回しした。

The president made certain that he lined his pockets before he resigned.