Japanese phrase

おかげさまで。 o ka ge sa ma de

Meaning

Thankfully things are going well.

When to use it

Expresses gratitude while saying that things are going well. It is a modest and polite reply to concern or a question about one's condition.

Example dialogue

最近、元気ですか? sai kin gen ki de su ka

Have you been well lately?

おかげさまで元気です。 o ka ge sa ma de gen ki de su

Thankfully, I am doing well.

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