English–Japanese

“planning” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajidandori

Example

仕事の段取りを考えます。shi goto no dan do ri o kanga e ma su

I think about how to organize the work.

Illustration for 段取り (planning)

How to say “planning” in Japanese

“Planning” in Japanese is 段取り (dandori).

Describes the practical order and preparation that allow a task to proceed smoothly.

Full entry for 段取り: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 段取り

急な変更にも対応できるよう、段取りを見直します。kyū na hen kō ni mo tai ō de ki ru yō dan do ri o mi nao shi ma su

I review the plan so that I can handle sudden changes.

Tips for using 段取り

  • In workplace conversation, 段取り (dandori) often describes the behind-the-scenes preparation that makes a meeting, trip, or task run smoothly.

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