あやかる

肖 る

  1. Godan verb with 'ru' ending, intransitive verb

    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)
    word usually written using kana alone

  2. Godan verb with 'ru' ending, intransitive verb

    to be named after
    word usually written using kana alone

    • 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.