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Because of A, (positive result) B; Thanks to A, B
あなた  かげ  まいにちたの   
Thanks to you, every day is fun!
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Thanks to the principal, I could participate in the cultural festival.
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Because I exercise everyday, I can jump amazingly high.
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Thanks to the teacher's explanation, I can understand Japanese better than before.
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I was interested in Japan because of Pokémon.
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Thanks to my parents, I understand the importance of justice in this world.
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Computer save us a lot of time and trouble.
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The prize money allowed him to buy a guitar.
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     できた              こと              
The development of word-processors has enabled us to type Japanese easily.
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                   こと  できた  
Diplomatic dialogue helped put an end to the conflict.
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Washing machines spare housewives a lot of trouble.
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Her gray hair makes her look older than her age.
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Construction
(Elements in parentheses are optional.)
AVerb: Casual
 
ANoun
 
Aい-adjective
 
Aな-adjective
 
Aな-adjective: (without な) だった
 
 
おかげ
Basic Examples:
(Thanks to (my) teacher)

かった (thanks to (something) being good)

した (thanks to having studied)

Related Expressions
あっての
せいで/せいか
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Grammar usage notes

this pattern can also be used in the same way as のせいで and be used sarcastically.
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mysticfive
Level: 2017

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mireille
Level: 1
A quick update on the construction:

I-adjective + おかげ
Na-adjective + な + おかげ
Na-adjective + だった + おかげ

は80だが、もともとなおかげで、もせずにごしている。(Unicom)
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マイコー
Level: 300
Added, thanks!
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15 years ago
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