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resemblance · likeness · take after
N1
On: しょうKun: あやかる

Memory Aid

'Shō' — think of a portrait (a 'likeness') that is put on SHOW for everyone to see.

Vocabulary

肖像しょうぞうportrait; likeness; image
肖るあやかるto be favored by luck; to benefit from (often by association or imitation)
不肖ふしょうunworthy; incompetent (often used as a humble self-reference)
肖像画しょうぞうがportrait painting

Example Sentences

彼女は亡くなった祖母の肖像画を大切にしている。

She cherishes her deceased grandmother's portrait painting.

成功した先輩にあやかって、私も頑張りたい。

I want to work hard and benefit from the success of my senior colleague.

不肖の息子ですが、どうぞよろしくお願いします。

Though I am an unworthy son, please treat me kindly.

有名人の肖像権は厳しく保護されています。

The right of publicity for celebrities is strictly protected.

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