N342/219

おかげで

Noun + のおかげでSentence + おかげで病気が治った」「Noun + のおかげで is used to attribute positive outcomes to someone or something

Meanings

thanks to
because of
owing to

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Explanation

おかげで is used to credit someone or something for a positive outcome or beneficial situation. It emphasizes that the result happened as a consequence of the referenced person, thing, or circumstance. It is typically used for favorable outcomes and is followed by a clause that states the result (often in plain past or present). Avoid using おかげで for negative outcomes; for those, alternatives like 〜せいで or 〜のせいで are common.

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Example sentences

彼のおかげで、難しい試験に合格できた。

Thanks to him, I was able to pass the difficult exam.

友達のサポートのおかげで、引っ越しを無事に終えられた。

Because of my friend's support, I was able to finish the move safely.

今年は天候のおかげで、作物がよく育った。

This year, thanks to the weather, the crops grew well.

家族のおかげで、私は安心して暮らせている。

Thanks to my family, I can live with peace of mind.

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during; while; throughout; in the process of

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