バックマージン

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Meanings

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noun

retroactive discount; back margin

business›

A business term for a discount or rebate paid retroactively by a distributor or manufacturer to a retailer, often based on sales volume or as an incentive. Wasei-eigo; not used in English with this meaning.

wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from back margin

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バックマージン

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A back margin is paid on this product based on sales performance.

Related words

リベート
リベート is a more general term for a rebate or kickback, while バックマージン specifically refers to a retroactive discount paid in a distribution channel.

Built from

バック+マージン

Written forms

バック・マージン
- バックマージン
  Variant spelling with a middle dot; less common but still used.
- バック・マージン

Etymology

Wasei-eigo from English 'back' and 'margin'. The exact derivation is uncertain, but it likely combines the idea of a margin (profit) given back to the retailer.