JLPT N1 Advanced
便乗
Hitching a ride; piggybacking on an opportunity
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便乗する verb form
1 Noun, Suru verb
Getting a Ride" / "Catching a Lift
Traveling in a vehicle that is already headed in one’s desired direction to save effort or cost.
Example
友達 の 車 に 便乗 して 、 空港 まで 行った 。
I caught a lift to the airport in my friend's car.
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2 Noun, Suru verb
Jumping on the Bandwagon" / "Piggybacking
Capitalizing on an existing trend, situation, or person’s success to achieve one’s own goals with minimal effort.
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