synonym Comparative
どうも
VS
おかげさまで
Differences Between "どうも" and "おかげさまで"
Option A
どうも
Meaning
Thanks; Hello; Hi. (Very versatile, often informal).
Reading
どうも (doumo)
Syllabus Level
N5
Practical Example
どうも、ありがとう。
Thanks a lot. / Hello, thanks.
Option B
おかげさまで
Meaning
thankfully, fortunately, (thanks to you/your kindness)
Reading
おかげさまで (okagesamade)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
「お元気ですか？」「おかげさまで、元気です。」
'How are you?' 'Thanks to you, I'm fine.'
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(Thanks; Hello; Hi. (Very versatile, often informal).)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- どうも: A very informal and versatile word. Can mean 'hello,' 'thanks,' or even 'excuse me' depending on context and intonation. Often used as a shortened form of 'どうもありがとうございます' or 'どうもすみません'.
- おかげさまで: A polite phrase used to express gratitude or acknowledge someone's indirect help or good wishes, often when responding to inquiries about one's health or situation.
- どうも: A very informal and versatile word. Can mean 'hello,' 'thanks,' or even 'excuse me' depending on context and intonation. Often used as a shortened form of 'どうもありがとうございます' or 'どうもすみません'.
- おかげさまで: A polite phrase used to express gratitude or acknowledge someone's indirect help or good wishes, often when responding to inquiries about one's health or situation.
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