noun
network marketing; multi-level marketing; MLM
A wasei-eigo term for multi-level marketing or referral-based sales. Often carries a slightly negative nuance in Japan due to association with pyramid schemes.
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from network business
彼はネットワークビジネスで成功したと言っているが、本当かどうかわからない。
He says he succeeded in network marketing, but I'm not sure if it's true.
You need to be careful with network marketing solicitations.