N3
～ところ (tokoro) - Just / About to
[Verb] + ところ
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[Verb] + ところ means "Just / About to / In the middle of". As a N3 grammar point, it is tested in the JLPT. Detailed examples and a usage explanation are on this page.
Significado
Just / About to / In the middle of
Explicación
Expresses timing of an action (just finished, about to do, or in the middle of).
Ejemplos
Practice this grammar
[Verb] + ところ
Which sentence correctly uses "～ところ (tokoro) - Just / About to"?
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Actualizado el 17 jun 2026