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Okage De: Thanks To

Learn おかげで for positive outcomes attributed to something — carries gratitude. This lesson combines form, context, examples, common mistakes, and practice so you can use the pattern in real communication.

12 minNihongo Hub Editorial TeamPublished 2026-06-06Updated 2026-06-06

Learning objectives

  • Lesson goals: Learn おかげで for positive outcomes attributed to something — carries gratitude.
  • Form and connection: [Plain form] おかげで
  • Nuance in real use: This intermediate pattern adds sophistication to your Japanese.

Form and connection

[Plain form] おかげで

Core Explanation

Learn おかげで for positive outcomes attributed to something — carries gratitude.

Cultural Note

This intermediate pattern adds sophistication to your Japanese.

Practical examples

Thanks to my teacher, I was able to pass.
Thanks to the medicine, my fever went down.
Thanks to practicing every day, I got better.

Common pitfalls

Build the base form before adding the pattern

Complete the required conjugation first. Do not keep polite and plain endings at the same time.

Match politeness to the situation

The examples are reliable starting points; relationships and context can still change the most natural wording.

Practice and answers

1. Write the connection formula for this lesson.
Show answer[Plain form] おかげで
2. Explain the meaning of the first example.
Show answerThanks to my teacher, I was able to pass.
3. Rewrite the final example using this lesson pattern.
Show answer毎日まいにち練習れんしゅうしたおかげで上手じょうずになりました。 ([Plain form] おかげで)

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