〜たところで

N1

even if ~

Structure

Verb ta-form + ところで

Explanation

「〜たところで」 means "even if ~". Structure: Verb ta-form + ところで. This is a JLPT N1 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.

Example sentences

ima kara isoida tokoro de, saiketsu ni wa maniawanai.

Even if we hurry now, we will not make it in time for the vote.

ima kara isoida tokoro de, baishuu ni wa maniawanai.

Even if we hurry now, we will not make it in time for the acquisition.

ima kara isoida tokoro de, shigan ni wa maniawanai.

Even if we hurry now, we will not make it in time for the volunteering.

ima kara isoida tokoro de, tensai ni wa maniawanai.

Even if we hurry now, we will not make it in time for the reprinting.

ima kara isoida tokoro de, tainou ni wa maniawanai.

Even if we hurry now, we will not make it in time for the payment arrears.

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