~ところを

〜tokoro wo

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Formation

Verb-ている + ところを / Noun + の + ところを / い-Adjective + ところを / な-Adjective + な + ところを

Indicates a contrasting or inconvenient timing; 'just when...', 'even though...'.

Explanation

The grammar point ~ところを is often used when something happens (or one acts) at a certain moment/condition that makes the timing inconvenient or contrary to what is expected. It can imply “in spite of the fact that...” or “just when...” depending on context.

Example sentences

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