English–Japanese

“thanks to” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiokage

Example

先生のおかげです。sen sei no o ka ge de su

It is thanks to my teacher.

Illustration for おかげ (thanks to)

How to say “thanks to” in Japanese

“Thanks to” in Japanese is おかげ (okage).

Presents a beneficial outcome as something made possible by another person's support or by favorable circumstances.

Full entry for おかげ: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with おかげ

この薬のおかげで、すぐに元気になりました。ko no kusuri no o ka ge de su gu ni gen ki ni na ri ma shi ta

Thanks to this medicine, I quickly got better.

Tips for using おかげ

  • In everyday conversation, おかげさまで (okagesama de) is a polite way to say that things are going well because of the support or care of others.

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