1.
taking advantage; jumping on the bandwagon
Opportunistically taking advantage of a situation, trend, or someone else's success for one's own benefit.
ブームに便乗する。
To jump on the bandwagon.
便乗値上げが問題になっている。
Opportunistic price hikes have become a problem.
彼は友人の成功に便乗しようとしている。
He's trying to ride on his friend's success.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- ブームに便乗する - to jump on a trend
- Xに便乗する - to take advantage of X
- 便乗値上げ - opportunistic price increase
- 便乗商法 - opportunistic business practices
NUANCE:
Often carries a negative or critical connotation, implying opportunism or exploitation of a situation.
ORIGIN:
Originally meant "getting a ride" (on a vehicle), but now mainly used in the figurative sense of riding on trends or others' success.
USAGE:
Pattern: Xに便乗する (to take advantage of X)