Word details
あやかる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word あやかる.
Dictionary
Entry
1
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
Examples
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.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
肖
resemblance
7 strokesFrequency 1,889JLPT N1Grade 8
On
ショウ
Kun
あやか.る
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