〜おかげで

Pattern

〜おかげで

Level

N4

Reading

〜おかげで

Meaning

thanks to / because of (positive result)

Attaches to

Verb/Adjective (Plain form), Noun + の

Nuance & register

Used to express gratitude for a positive outcome caused by someone or something.

Example

先生の指導のおかげで、試験に合格できました。 Thanks to the teacher's guidance, I was able to pass the exam.

Easily confused with

〜せいで

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