七なな光ひかり

noun

benefiting from the influence of a master or parent; reflected glory

Often used in the set phrase 親の七光 (oya no nanahikari), meaning a child's success or advantage gained through a parent's fame or power. Can also apply to a master-disciple relationship.

• 彼かれの出しゅっ世せは親おやの七なな光ひかりだと言いわれている。

  His success is said to be thanks to his parents' influence.

• あの俳はい優ゆうは親おやの七なな光ひかりでデビューした。

  That actor debuted thanks to his parents' fame.