thanks to; owing to; gracious
Honorific suffix attached to a person or thing that has bestowed grace or favor, expressing gratitude. Often used in set phrases like おかげさま (thanks to you) or 神様々 (thanks to God).
Thanks to my teacher, I was able to graduate safely.
I owe a lot to this dictionary.
Alternate kanji spelling; less common than 様々.
Reduplication of the honorific suffix 様 (さま), intensifying the sense of respect and gratitude.