godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
share good luck; follow an example; enjoy the same benefits; capitalize on popularity
Used when someone benefits from another's success, follows a good example, or rides a wave of popularity. Often appears in the pattern ～にあやかって or ～にあやかりたい.
彼の成功にあやかりたい。
I want to share in his success.
人気ドラマにあやかっ
Capitalizing on the popular drama, related merchandise sold well.
godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
be named after
Used when a person or thing is named after someone or something, often with the hope of sharing their good fortune. Common in the pattern ～にあやかって名付けられる.
娘の名前は祖母にあやかって付けました。
We named our daughter after her grandmother.