中抜き

なかぬき

Meanings

1. Noun, する verb outlining (e.g. font); hollowing out
2. getting rid of the middleman; dealing directly
3. skinning the cat (gymnastics)
4. passing business to a subcontractor and collecting a kickback

Kanji

• 中 middle. Read as なか.
• 抜 pull out. Read as ぬき.

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