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'''Dandori''' ({{j|段取り|dandori}}) is, as ''[[Pikmin 4]]'' puts it, the ability to "organize tasks strategically and working effectively to execute plans". It is a key concept of the {{ps}} as a whole, but is more stressed in ''Pikmin 4'', with characters referring specifically to it, and there being two game modes named after it, [[Dandori Challenge]]s and [[Dandori Battle]]s.
'''Dandori''' ({{j|段取り|dandori}}) is a Japanese word that can be roughly translated as "the procedure (for carrying out a plan)" or "the preparation (before carrying out a plan)". It is introduced as an in-universe word and concept in {{p4}}, being explained as "the art of organizing your tasks strategically and working with maximum efficiency to execute your plans quickly". While not officially mentioned before this, it is a key concept applicable to the {{ps}} as a whole.


== Pikmin 4 ==
== Pikmin 4 ==
Dandori is an especially important concept to the [[Leafling|leaflings]], a group of [[Castaway|castaways]] who have been turned into [[Pikmin]]-like creatures. It is also held in high regard by the [[Rescue Corps]].
Dandori is an especially important concept to the [[leafling]]s, a group of [[castaway]]s who have been turned into [[Pikmin]]-like creatures, who hold [[Dandori Challenge]]s and [[Dandori Battle]]s in its image. It is also held in high regard by the [[Rescue Corps]].


==Trivia==
==Trivia==

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Dandori (段取り?) is a Japanese word that can be roughly translated as "the procedure (for carrying out a plan)" or "the preparation (before carrying out a plan)". It is introduced as an in-universe word and concept in Pikmin 4, being explained as "the art of organizing your tasks strategically and working with maximum efficiency to execute your plans quickly". While not officially mentioned before this, it is a key concept applicable to the Pikmin series as a whole.

Pikmin 4

Dandori is an especially important concept to the leaflings, a group of castaways who have been turned into Pikmin-like creatures, who hold Dandori Challenges and Dandori Battles in its image. It is also held in high regard by the Rescue Corps.

Trivia

  • Outside of the games, Pikmin series creator Shigeru Miyamoto mentions the word after Pikmin 4's reveal trailer, saying it is how the developers refer to the strategic planning of the series.[1]

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan Japanese 段取り?
Dandori
-
Flag of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Chinese
(traditional)
當多慮
Dāngduōlǜ
Dandori
Flag of China Chinese
(simplified)
当多虑
Dāngduōlǜ
Dandori
Flag of the Netherlands Dutch Dandori -
Flag of France French Dandori -
Flag of Germany German Dandori -
Flag of Italy Italian Dandori -
Flag of South Korea Korean 계획력
Gyehoeng-nyeok
Planning Power
Flag of Brazil Portuguese Dandori -
Flag of Spain Spanish Dandori -

References

  1. ^ YouTube video of Miyamoto talking a bit about the game's new features (at 0:30:28), published on September 13th, 2022, retrieved on September 13th, 2022