JLPT N1 Advanced
乗ずる
To take advantage of an opportunity or to multiply
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Other forms
乗ずる is an older or more literary form.
1 Verb
To capitalize on" / "To take advantage of
Refers to utilizing the momentum of a specific situation or timing to one’s advantage.
Example
A どうして 急に 海外 進出 を 決め た ん です か ？
B 円安 という 好機 に 乗じる こと に し た ん です 。
[A:] Why did you suddenly decide to expand overseas? [B:] We decided to capitalize on the favorable opportunity of the weak yen.
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2 Verb
To multiply
Represents the arithmetic operation of multiplication used in technical or academic settings.
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