“Taking advantage of” in Japanese
Short answer
Taking advantage of in Japanese is “便乗” (binjou). Full meaning: taking advantage of (an opportunity), jumping on the bandwagon; taking passage (in), getting a lift, getting a ride.
Other ways to say “Taking advantage of” in Japanese
をいい事に
woiikotoni taking advantage of ..., using ... as an excuse
便乘
binjou taking advantage of (an opportunity), jumping on the bandwagon; taking passage (in), getting a lift, getting a ride
逆用
gyakuyou using in a way contrary to its intended purpose, abuse, turning to one's advantage, taking advantage of
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