Word details

おかげ

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word おかげ.

Dictionary

Entry

かげお陰お蔭NounUsually kanaFreq #2094
1

grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); blessing

Examples
私が今日あるのは両親のおかげである。
I owe what I am to my parents.
2

assistance; help; aid

3

effects; influence

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

shade, yin, negative, sex organs, secret, shadow

11 strokesFrequency 1,393JLPT N1Grade 8

On

イン

Kun

かげかげ.る

shade, shadow, backing assistance

13 strokesFrequency 2,166Grade 9

On

インオン

Kun

かげ

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