N4verbte-formprogressive
ているところ (te iru tokoro) - In the middle of
[Verb て] + いるところです
Quick answer
[Verb て] + いるところです means "In the middle of doing". As a N4 grammar point, it is tested in the JLPT. Detailed examples and a usage explanation are on this page.
Meaning
In the middle of doing
Explanation
ているところ emphasizes being in the process of doing something right now.
Examples
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[Verb て] + いるところです
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Last updated Jul 4, 2026