thanks to, because of (positive)

Beginner

15-20 min

very common

Expert Reviewed

Explanation

Indicates positive result due to someone/something.

[Noun] + のおかげで / [Verb/Adj plain form] + おかげで

先生のおかげで、合格できました。

Sensei no okage de, goukaku dekimashita.

Thanks to my teacher, I was able to pass.

天気が良いおかげで、楽しめた。

Tenki ga yoi okage de, tanoshimeta.

Thanks to the good weather, we enjoyed it.

Generally positive outcome (contrast with せいで).

～せいで / ～せいだ

because of, due to (negative)

～に違いない

must be ~, no doubt that ~, undoubtedly

～に関して/関する

regarding ~, concerning ~, about ~

～について/つい

about ~, concerning ~

～に伴って/伴い/伴う

along with ~, as ~ (changes)

Use for expressing gratitude.

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Last updated: Jan 2

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