N4expression

ところだ (tokoro da) - About to/Just did

[Verb dictionary/た-form] + ところです

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[Verb dictionary/た-form] + ところです means "About to do, just did". This N4 pattern appears often in everyday conversation. Examples and practice exercises are listed below.

Significato

About to do, just did

Spiegazione

ところだ indicates timing relative to an action.

Esempi

今から出かけるところです。

いまからでかけるところです。

Sto per uscire proprio adesso.

今—Now 出—Exit

ちょうど帰ってきたところです。

ちょうどかえってきたところです。

Sono appena tornato.

帰—Return

Practice this grammar

[Verb dictionary/た-form] + ところです

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

Vocaboli da questi esempi

出ExitN5 今NowN5 帰ReturnN4 今Now

Ultimo aggiornamento Jul 22, 2026