便乗する · noun or participle which takes 'suru'
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 便乗する | 便乗しない |
| Polite | 便乗します | 便乗しません |
| Past polite | 便乗しました | 便乗しませんでした |
| Past | 便乗した | 便乗しなかった |
| Te-form | 便乗して | 便乗しないで |
| Desire | 便乗したい | 便乗したくない |
| Potential | 便乗できる | 便乗できない |
| Passive | 便乗される | 便乗されない |
| Causative | 便乗させる | 便乗させない |
| Causative passive | 便乗させられる | 便乗させられない |
| Volitional | 便乗しよう | |
| Polite volitional | 便乗しましょう | |
| Imperative | 便乗しろ | 便乗するな |
| Conditional | 便乗すれば | 便乗しなければ |
| Tara conditional | 便乗したら | 便乗しなかったら |
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
taking advantage of an opportunity; jumping on the bandwagon
Used when someone opportunistically joins or exploits a situation, trend, or movement for their own benefit. Often carries a slightly negative or calculating nuance.
He started a business by jumping on the trend.
混乱に便乗する人がいる。
There are people who take advantage of the confusion.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
getting a ride; getting a lift; taking passage
Refers to physically riding in someone else's vehicle or vessel, often without a formal arrangement. Can be used for hitchhiking or catching a ride.
友達の車に便乗して海に行った。
I got a ride to the beach in my friend's car.
トラックに便乗させてもらった。
I got a lift from a truck.
The company jumped on the bandwagon of the trend and launched a new product.
I got a ride in my friend's car to the station.
It was a big help when a neighbor let me tag along for a ride.