おかげで

おかげで expresses gratitude for a positive outcome, meaning "thanks to" or "because of." It acknowledges that something good happened due to a particular cause or person.

Key points:

• Always used for positive results

• For negative results, use せいで instead

• Can follow nouns (with の) or verb clauses

The nuance is one of acknowledging help or favorable circumstances. Using おかげで shows appreciation and recognition that you did not achieve something alone.