Verb た ところ JLPT N4

Formation

Verb (た form) + ところ

Explanation

The たところ grammar point is used to describe a situation that occurs right after an action has taken place. It is often translated as 'just now', 'right after', or 'when'. The formation is relatively simple as it only requires the verb in its た form (past tense) followed by ところ.

Example sentences

• ドアを開けたところ、猫が飛び出してきた。

  When I opened the door, a cat came jumping out.

  Doa wo aketa tokoro, neko ga tobidashite kita.

• 電話を切ったところ、また鳴った。

  Right after I hung up the phone, it rang again.

  Denwa wo kitta tokoro, mata natta.

• 宿題を終わらせたところで、友達から連絡が来た。

  Just as I finished my homework, I got a message from my friend.

  Shukudai wo owaraseta tokoro de, tomodachi kara renraku ga kita.

• 買い物をして帰ったところ、財布を失くしたことに気づいた。

  After shopping and returning home, I realized I had lost my wallet.

  Kaimono wo shite kaetta tokoro, saifu wo nakushita koto ni kizuita.

• 彼は食べるところです。

  He is in the process of eating.

  Kare wa taberu tokoro desu.

• 私は出かけるところです。

  I am just about to leave.

  Watashi wa dekakeru tokoro desu.

• 彼女は泣くところでした。

  She was on the verge of crying.

  Kanojo wa naku tokoro deshita.

• 私たちは勉強するところです。

  We are in the middle of studying.

  Watashitachi wa benkyou suru tokoro desu.