～ところ JLPT N2 Neutral

〜tokoro

Express a specific point in time or state; 'when', 'just about', or 'in the middle of'.

"Right at this point/just about to" - flexible, can mark just-before, during, or just-after a moment.

Formation

Verb-casual + ところ, い-Adjective + ところ, な-Adjective + なところ, Noun + のところ

Explanation

The ～ところ grammar point is used to describe a specific point in time or stage of action. Depending on the verb tense, it can mean 'just about to do something', 'in the middle of doing something', or 'just did something'.

Example sentences

出かけるところです。

I'm just about to go out.

Dekakeru tokoro desu.
映画を見ているところです。

I'm in the middle of watching a movie.

Eiga o mite iru tokoro desu.
おいしいところで食事をするつもりです。

I plan to have a meal at a good (tasty) place.

Oishii tokoro de shokuji o suru tsumori desu.
彼は忙しいところを手伝ってくれました。

He helped me when he himself was busy.

Kare wa isogashii tokoro o tetsudatte kuremashita.

In Progress (In The Middle Of)

Noun + 中 JLPT N4
Verb ているところ JLPT N4