たたき台(だい)

たたきだい

noun

draft; starting point for discussion; basis for revision

1. 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(だい)にして話(はな)し合(あ)いましょう。

Let's use this as a starting point for our discussion.

企画(きかく)のたたき台(だい)を作(つく)った。

I created a rough draft of the proposal.

まずたたき台(だい)を出(だ)して、みんなで修正(しゅうせい)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

Common in business meetings. Calling your proposal a たたき台(だい) signals that it is unfinished and invites criticism and revision, a modest, diplomatic way to put ideas forward.

Common patterns

たたき台(だい)として (as a starting point)
たたき台(だい)にする (to use as a basis)
たたき台(だい)を作(つく)る (to create a draft)

Related Words

Compare: 素案(そあん) (rough draft)

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Added 2026.1.26 8:13 · Revised 2026.9.25 0:22

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