synonym Comparative
打ち合わせ
VS
根回し
Differences Between "打ち合わせ" and "根回し"
Option A
打ち合わせ
Meaning
meeting, preliminary meeting, arrangement
Reading
うちあわせ (uchiawase)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
明日のプレゼンテーションについて、少し打ち合わせをしましょう。
Let's have a brief meeting about tomorrow's presentation.
Option B
根回し
Meaning
groundwork, preliminary arrangements, sounding out
Reading
ねまわし (nemawashi)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
企画を通すために、事前に関係各所への根回しが重要だ。
To get the project approved, it's important to do groundwork with relevant parties beforehand.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(meeting, preliminary meeting, arrangement)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 打ち合わせ: Refers to a preparatory or brief meeting to discuss details or make arrangements, often within a company. It's generally less formal than 会議 (kaigi).
- 根回し: The act of laying the groundwork, informally consulting with various parties, or getting prior approval before a formal proposal or decision. Often done behind the scenes to ensure smooth execution later. (正式な提案や決定の前に、下準備をしたり、非公式に様々な関係者と相談したり、事前の了解を得る行為です。後に円滑に進めるため、舞台裏で行われることが多いです。)
- 打ち合わせ: Refers to a preparatory or brief meeting to discuss details or make arrangements, often within a company. It's generally less formal than 会議 (kaigi).
- 根回し: The act of laying the groundwork, informally consulting with various parties, or getting prior approval before a formal proposal or decision. Often done behind the scenes to ensure smooth execution later. (正式な提案や決定の前に、下準備をしたり、非公式に様々な関係者と相談したり、事前の了解を得る行為です。後に円滑に進めるため、舞台裏で行われることが多いです。)
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