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尻馬に乗る 【しりうまにのる】

  1. [exp,v5r] to follow suit; to imitate or follow someone blindly
  2. [exp,v5r] to ride on someone's back; to ride someone's coattails; to take advantage (e.g. of another's popularity)
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings
尻 Buttocks, Hips, Butt, Rear コウ しり
馬 Horse バ うま, うま-, ま
乗 Ride, Power, Multiplication, Record, Counter For Vehicles, Board, Mount, Join ジョウ, ショウ の.る, -の.り, の.せる