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grace (of God)
Noun

Also written as お陰

Definitions

  1. 1. grace (of God)
  2. 2. benevolence (of Buddha)
  3. 3. assistance
  4. 4. effects
This noun means "thanks to" or "owing to," and it is typically used to express gratitude for a good outcome caused by someone or something. It can occasionally be used sarcastically to mean something bad happened because of a cause.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"By the grace of God — seriously?" my friend laughed.

Sentence 2

How can you say so confidently that it's by God's grace?

Sentence 3

On days when nothing happens, I feel God's grace most.

Sentence 4

Honestly, I wonder if just saying "it's God's grace" would make things easier.

Sentence 5

By the grace of God, the whole family made it home safely.