Japanese word

おかげ

Pronunciation

Romajiokage

Meaning

  • nounthanks to

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 皆さんのおかげでmina sa n no o ka ge de

    thanks to everyone

  • おかげさまでo ka ge sa ma de

    thanks to you

Similar words

せいsei: The cause of an unfavorable result or situation.

Definition in Japanese

他者の助力や恵まれた状況によって生じるよい結果や恩恵。ta sha no jo ryoku ya megu ma re ta jō kyō ni yo tte shō ji ru yo i kek ka ya on kei

Word origin

おかげ (okage) combines 御 (o, an honorific prefix) with 蔭 (kage, "shade" or "protection"), and its meaning developed from received protection to help or benefit.

Usage tips

  • 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.

Other meanings

  • helpnoun

Related words

  • おかげさまokagesamathanks to younoun

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