Japanese

おかげ

おかげ
Meaning: thanks to; owing to; because of (positive)
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

先生のおかげで、試験に合格した
Thanks to my teacher, I passed the exam.
ダイエットのおかげで、お腹が少し引っ込んだ。
Thanks to the diet, my stomach has receded a bit.
努力のおかげで、トップとの差が少しずつ縮まりました。
Thanks to the effort, the gap with the leader has gradually narrowed.
新しい薬のおかげで、体調が格段に良くなった。
Thanks to the new medicine, my physical condition has improved significantly.
新しい薬のおかげで、傷が完全に治癒した。
Thanks to the new medicine, the wound has completely healed.

Usage Notes

Used to express gratitude for a positive result. Usually follows 'no' (particle).

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