Japanese

てをまわす
Meaning: to pull strings; to use one's influence; to take measures behind the scenes
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 手を回す 手を回さない
Polite 手を回します 手を回しません
Past 手を回した 手を回さなかった
Polite + Past 手を回しました 手を回しませんでした
Te-form 手を回して 手を回さなくて
Potential 手を回せる 手を回せない
Passive 手を回される 手を回されない
Causative 手を回させる 手を回させない
Imperative 手を回せ 手を回すな

Handwriting

手
を
回
す

Example

He pulled strings with the police and tried to cover up the incident.

Usage Notes

Used when someone uses secret or indirect means to influence a situation or prepare for an outcome.

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