〜ところ

N3

about to / just did

Structure

Verb + ところ

Explanation

「〜ところ」 means "about to / just did". Structure: Verb + 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

korekara riyou o hajimeru tokoro desu.

I am just about to start the use.

korekara shidou o hajimeru tokoro desu.

I am just about to start the guidance.

korekara kiroku o hajimeru tokoro desu.

I am just about to start the record.

korekara haisou o hajimeru tokoro desu.

I am just about to start the shipping.

korekara tsuuyaku o hajimeru tokoro desu.

I am just about to start the interpretation.

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