word
Japanese
Business
nemawashi
neh-mah-WAH-shee
ˌnɛmɑːˈwɑːʃiListen
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Syllable breakdown
nemawashi
Sounds like
Say 'neh-mah-WAH-shee'.
Dictionary meaning
The Japanese practice of laying the groundwork for a change by quietly building consensus before any formal proposal.
History and origin
Japanese — 'ne' (roots) + 'mawasu' (to go around).
Examples
- The project was only approved because the manager had done extensive nemawashi with all the key stakeholders first.
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