noun
kickback; intermediary exploitation
Refers to a practice where a middleman or intermediary takes an unfair cut or commission, often in business or labor contexts. The term implies exploitation of the gap between producer and consumer.
中間搾取をなくすために、生産者と消費者を直接つなぐ仕組みが求められている。
To eliminate intermediary exploitation, a system that directly connects producers and consumers is needed.
In this industry, kickbacks are rampant, and subcontractors are suffering.