あやかる

Also written 肖る

Meanings

1. Godan verb, Intransitive to share (someone's) good luck; to follow (someone's) example; to enjoy the same benefits (of someone or something); to capitalize (on the popularity of something)
2. to be named after

Example sentences

• 女王にあやかって、その船にクイーンメリー号と名付けた。
  They named the ship Queen Mary after the Queen.
• 彼はたいした肖り者だ。
  What a lucky person he is!

Common phrases

• 人気にあやかる
• ブームにあやかる

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