～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.

Significato

Just / About to / In the middle of

Spiegazione

Expresses timing of an action (just finished, about to do, or in the middle of).

Esempi

今、出かけるところです。

いま、でかけるところです。

Sto proprio per uscire adesso.

今—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。

Ho appena finito di mangiare.

終—to end

Practice this grammar

[Verb] + ところ

Which sentence correctly uses "～ところ (tokoro) - Just / About to"?

Vocaboli da questi esempi

終to endN4 今Now 終End

Ultimo aggiornamento Jul 22, 2026