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Business×What is the meaning of “Tatakidai” in Japanese? Explanation + example sentence introduction

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  • Japanese words used in business situations often have meanings other than those found in the dictionary. In this article, we will introduce the meaning of the word "Tatakidai".

    We carefully explain how to read and mean ``Tatakidai'', how to use it in business situations, and example sentences. Read this article and learn the meaning of ``Tatakidai''.

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    How to read and mean “Tatakidai”

    The pronunciation is ``tatakidai'' (tatakidai).

    It is often used in the following senses:

    • Original plan, draft, tentative plan, tentative plan
      • Example sentence: “Create a starting point for a proposed project.”

    Meaning and example sentences of "Tatakidai" in a business scene

    "Tatakidai" is also used in business with the same meaning.

    The following is an example sentence using "takidai".

    • Example sentence 1: "Let's proceed with the project based on this starting point."
    • Example sentence 2: "Please prepare the materials, even if it's just a basic level."

    Example sentence 2 includes the meaning, "It doesn't matter if it's not as high quality as the finished product."

    Paraphrase of example sentence for "takidai"

    • Example sentence 1: "Let's proceed with the project based on this starting point."
    • Example sentence 2: "Please prepare the materials, even if it's just a basic level."

    This example sentence can also be rephrased as follows:

    paraphrase

    • Example sentence 1: "Let's proceed with the project based on this draft."
    • Example sentence 2: "Please prepare the materials, even if it's just a draft."

    In the first place, the term "tatakidai" refers to the table used by blacksmiths who make swords and other items to pound their products.

    The meaning of ``a block of steel (a platform on which it is placed) before it is made into a product'' changed to mean ``original plan, draft,'' ``draft,'' and ``temporary plan.''

    How to say "tatakidai" in English 

    If you want to express "Tatakidai" in English, it can be expressed as follows.

    • draft
    • tentative plan

    Examples include "draft," which means "draft," and "tentative," which means "tentative."

    All of the ``original ideas, drafts, and tentative plans,'' which I introduced in the meaning of a drafting board, can be expressed with ``draft.''

    Synonyms and meanings of "Tatakidai"

    Some words (synonyms) similar to ``takidai'' are as follows:

    • draft
    • draft
    • tentative plan
    • draft

    It has the same meaning as the word "tatakidai", but it can also be used as a similar word (synonym).

    Also, ``tatakidai'' is sometimes abbreviated as ``tataki.''

    Scenes in which you should not use a “tatakidai”

    There are no particular scenes where you shouldn't use the "tack stand".

    However, if I had to go out of my way to say it, it would be best not to use it too often when communicating with people outside the company, such as business partners.

    This is because "tatakidai" is a relatively informal expression.

    Below are examples of usage situations and paraphrases that you should avoid.

    • Scene 1: I said to Mr. A, a business partner I passed by, ``I made a draft of the project the other day.''
      • → “I made a draft of the project the other day.”
    • Scene 2: Email with manager B of the business partner: ``I'm attaching the project idea.''
      • → “I am attaching a project proposal.”

    We introduced the meaning and usage of the word "Tatakidai".

    I will summarize the contents so far.

    • “Tatakidai” is a word that has the meanings of “original plan,” “draft,” “draft,” and “draft.”
    • In English, "draft" and "tentative plan" have the same meaning.
    • When using the “tatakidai”, it is recommended that it be used by people within the company.

    "Tatakidai" is a word unique to Japanese, so people who hear it for the first time may be confused. However, you will be surprised if you understand the meaning.

    Let's deepen our knowledge of Japanese so that our business can proceed more smoothly.


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