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draft; starting point for discussion; basis for revision
a preliminary plan, proposal, or document intended to be discussed, critiqued, and revised by others; something to build upon rather than a finished product
これをたたき台にして話し合いましょう。
Let's use this as a starting point for our discussion.
企画のたたき台を作った。
I created a rough draft of the proposal.
まずたたき台を出して、みんなで修正していく。
First we'll put out a draft, and everyone will help revise it.
ETYMOLOGY:
Literally "hammering block" - a surface used for hammering or beating things into shape. The metaphor suggests something that will be "hammered" (critiqued and shaped) by discussion.
USAGE CONTEXT:
Commonly used in business meetings and collaborative work when presenting a preliminary idea that is expected to be modified through group input. Using たたき台 signals humility and openness to feedback.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- たたき台として (as a starting point)
- たたき台にする (to use as a basis)
- たたき台を作る (to create a draft)
NUANCE:
Describing something as a たたき台 explicitly invites criticism and revision, making it a diplomatic way to present ideas in group settings.