N3timingaspect
~ところ (tokoro) - Just / About to
[Verb] + ところ
Quick answer
[Verb] + ところ means "Just / About to / In the middle of". It is a N3 Japanese grammar point with examples and drills on this page.
Meaning
Just / About to / In the middle of
Explanation
Expresses timing of an action (just finished, about to do, or in the middle of).
Examples
今、出かけるところです。
いま、でかけるところです。
I'm just about to go out now.
ちょうど食べ終わったところです。
ちょうどたべおわったところです。
I just finished eating.
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[Verb] + ところ
Which sentence correctly uses "~ところ (tokoro) - Just / About to"?