便乗する
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The Meaning of 便乗する
便乗して is a Japanese phrase that can be used:
- in the literal sense of “to get a lift in someone else’s car”
- or in the idiomatic sense of "taking advantage of" or "jumping on the bandwagon" or “to ride on the coattails of.”
Either way, it is used to describe situations where someone takes advantage of a circumstance, opportunity, or trend for their own benefit or gain.
The Pronunciation of 便乗する
便乗する
The pitch starts low, goes a touch higher and stays there.
How and When to Use 便乗する
便乗する is often used to describe someone who joins a popular movement, trend, or cause, typically for personal gain or benefit, without genuinely believing in or supporting it.
Example Sentences with Sound for 便乗する
彼女はセールに便乗して、新しい服をたくさん買った。
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彼は流行に便乗して、そのビジネスに参入した。
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その会社はエコブームに便乗して、環境に優しい製品を開発した。
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彼は友達の成功に便乗して、自分も名声を得ようとした。
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Variations and Similar Words
便乗値上げ
price-raising simply because other companies are doing it.
機に乗じる
This means to seize an opportunity or to take advantage of a particular situation or circumstance.
利用する
This expression means to "utilize" or "make use of," and can also imply taking advantage of something or someone.
