Noun というところだ
Noun to iu tokoro da
Formation
Noun + というところだ
Means 'it's approximately...' or 'it's about...'. Used to show approximation or a general assessment.
When to use
というところだ: at most about, a modest estimate (7割というところだ).
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
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The passers in this exam would be approximately half.
Konkai no shiken no goukakusha wa hansuu to iu tokoro darou.
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His strength is about 80%.
Kare no chikara wa hachijuu paasento to iu tokoro da.
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About 70% of people agree with this plan.
Kono puran ni sansei no hito wa nanawari to iu tokoro da.
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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.
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