| おかげ |
| okage |
| Meaning: | thanks to, because of |
| JLPT Level: | 3 |
| Examples |
薬のおかげで元気になった。
kusuri no okage de genki ni natta.
medicine-(possessive marker)-thanks to-healthy-became
Thanks to the medicine, I have recovered.
| Comments |
| おかげ can have a positive or negative meaning. You can tell by the context.
おかげさまで is a set phrase meaning "thanks to you." and is often used to show gratitude for help or concern. |