～たところ
When I did; on doing; having just done
Formation 接続
Vた + ところ、result; Vた + ところだ
Explanation 説明
In たところ、the speaker reports a discovery or outcome after trying an action. In たところだ, the expression marks the point immediately after completion.
Examples 例文
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店に電話したところ、今日は休みだと言われました。
When I called the shop, I was told it was closed today.
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先生に聞いたところ、試験は来週だと分かりました。
When I asked the teacher, I learned that the exam was next week.
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窓を開けたところ、涼しい風が入ってきました。
When I opened the window, a cool breeze came in.
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今、宿題が終わったところです。
I have just finished my homework.
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駅に着いたところで、友達から電話がありました。
Just as I arrived at the station, my friend called.
How related patterns differ 比較
たところ can mark just having completed an action; ところに／へ brings an event into that moment. たばかり is subjectively recent, while たて often describes a freshly completed state. 前に, てから, 後で, and 時 organize different time relations.
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| ～たところ | When I did; on doing; having just done | 店に電話したところ、今日は休みだと言われました。 When I called the shop, I was told it was closed today. |
| ～たて | Freshly done; newly completed | できたてのたこ焼きは、とっても熱いので、火傷をしないようにしてくださいね。 Freshly made takoyaki is very hot, so please be careful not to burn yourself. |
| ～ところに/ところへ | Just as; at the moment when | 出かけようとしているところに、電話がかかってきました。 Just as I was about to go out, the phone rang. |
| 〜たばかり | Have just done | 動物園では、生まれたばかりのトラの赤ちゃんに見えます。 At the zoo, you can see a tiger cub that has just been born. |
| ～まえに | Before | 寝るまえに、歯みがきを忘れないでね。 Do not forget to brush your teeth before bed. |
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