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N3

〜おかげで

Meaning

Expresses that a favorable outcome has a cause or benefit behind it. Used with gratitude, as in "〜のおかげで," to state the reason for a good result. It can also be used ironically for a bad result.

Examples

先生のおかげで、合格することができた Thanks to my teacher, I was able to pass.
手伝ってくれたおかげで、早く終わった Thanks to your help, it finished quickly.

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