お陰
おかげ
okage
nounVocabularyExtra vocab 2 — supplementary

Quick answer

お陰 (おかげ (okage)) means "thanks to". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

thanks to

Also : owing to · because of (positive) · due to

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The word おかげ (お陰) means 'thanks or owing to'. This is a fundamental Japanese word to memorize.

Example Sentences

お陰、じかんがありません。

おかげ、じかんがありません。

However, I don't have time.

お陰、まいにちべんきょうします。

おかげ、まいにちべんきょうします。

Therefore, I study every day.

Kanji in this word

陰
Yin / Shade / Secret
Kunかげ、かげ.る
Onいん
JLPT N1

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