- Topics: [[Perspective]], [[Gratitude]] --- - On the surface, Okage sama means "thanks to you". It's a response to the conversational, "How are you doing?" question. - The deeper meaning is to show GRATITUDE to not only the person in front of you, but to others around them - even though you've never met them. - The complete translation would mean, "I'm good, because there are many people who always support me". ## See also - [[Itadakimasu]] - [[Improve your life with everyday Japanese habits]]