noun
General term for a proportional rate or percentage, often used in financial or statistical contexts.
歩合で計算すると、利益は売上の20%になる。
Calculated as a percentage, the profit is 20% of sales.
noun
commission; percentage fee
Specifically refers to a commission or fee calculated as a percentage of a transaction amount, common in sales and brokerage.
営業マンは売上の5%を歩合として受け取る。
The salesperson receives 5% of sales as commission.