たところで (ta-tokoro-de): Even if one did; would not help
～たところで (ta-tokoro-de)
Meaning
Even if one did; would not help
Formation and usage
Vた + ところで
Notation: N = noun; V dictionary = dictionary-form verb; V stem = the stem before ます; plain clause = plain-form clause; negative stem = the form before ない. Follow the attachment shown above.
Explanation
Hypothesizes an action and judges it ineffective or unable to change the outcome; not a factual past event.
Examples
今から資料を確認したところで、締め切りには間に合わない。
Even if I were to check the documents now, I would not meet the deadline.
今から先生に相談したところで、締め切りには間に合わない。
Even if I were to consult the teacher now, I would not meet the deadline.
今から計画を見直したところで、締め切りには間に合わない。
Even if I were to review the plan now, I would not meet the deadline.
今から会場を下見したところで、締め切りには間に合わない。
Even if I were to inspect the venue beforehand now, I would not meet the deadline.
今から十分に練習したところで、締め切りには間に合わない。
Even if I were to practice thoroughly now, I would not meet the deadline.
How related patterns differ
ものを regrets an avoidable bad outcome. やむを得ず reluctantly accepts circumstances; だけまし finds a redeeming point. としたところで and たところで assume a case but commonly maintain a limitation in the result.