歩合
Meanings
1
General term for a proportional rate or percentage, often used in financial or statistical contexts.
Calculated as a percentage, the profit is 20% of sales.
2
commission; percentage fee
Specifically refers to a commission or fee calculated as a percentage of a transaction amount, common in sales and brokerage.
The salesperson receives 5% of sales as commission.
Usage patterns
- 〈数〉の歩合でat a rate of X percent
This product is sold at a five percent commission rate.
- 歩合が高い／低いthe commission rate is high/low
This job has a high commission rate, so you can earn a lot if you work hard.
- 歩合を稼ぐto earn commission
He earns a lot of commission through sales.
- 歩合で計算するto calculate based on a percentage rate
The salary is calculated based on a commission rate.