〜ているところ

N3

in the middle of ~

Structure

Verb te-form + いるところ

Explanation

「〜ているところ」 means "in the middle of ~". Structure: Verb te-form + いるところ. This is a JLPT N3 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, riyou o shori shite iru tokoro desu.

I am in the middle of processing the use right now.

ima, shidou o shori shite iru tokoro desu.

I am in the middle of processing the guidance right now.

ima, kiroku o shori shite iru tokoro desu.

I am in the middle of processing the record right now.

ima, haisou o shori shite iru tokoro desu.

I am in the middle of processing the shipping right now.

ima, tsuuyaku o shori shite iru tokoro desu.

I am in the middle of processing the interpretation right now.

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