Noun というところだ JLPT N1

Noun to iu tokoro da

Means 'it's approximately...' or 'it's about...'. Used to show approximation or a general assessment.

Formation

Noun + というところだ

Explanation

The というところだ grammar point is used to show an approximation or general assessment of something. It is often translated as 'it's approximately...', 'around...', or 'it's about...'.

Example sentences

今回の試験の合格者は半数というところだろう。

The passers in this exam would be approximately half.

Konkai no shiken no goukakusha wa hansuu to iu tokoro darou.
彼の力は80％というところだ。

His strength is about 80%.

Kare no chikara wa hachijuu paasento to iu tokoro da.
このプランに賛成の人は7割というところだ。

About 70% of people agree with this plan.

Kono puran ni sansei no hito wa nanawari to iu tokoro da.
課長の意見には、私としては90％というところでしょう。

As for the section manager's opinion, I'd say I'm about 90% in agreement.

Kachou no iken ni wa, watashi toshite wa kyuujuu paasento to iu tokoro deshou.