おかげで

expression

thanks to; owing to; because of

Expresses that a positive or negative result is due to someone or something. Often used with a nuance of gratitude when the outcome is favorable, but can also be used ironically or for negative causes.

See also: おかげ

• あなたのおかげで助たすかりました。

  Thanks to you, I was saved.

• 雨あめのおかげで試し合あいが中ちゅう止しになった。

  The game was canceled because of the rain.