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JLPT N4 Grammar Point: 〜ところです

JLPT N4

This JLPT N4 grammar point explains how to use 〜ところです correctly, with formation rules and example sentences.

Pattern

Explanation

Expresses a specific time point in an action or change. 'Dictionary form + ところです' indicates just before an action starts, '〜ている + ところです' indicates during an action, and '〜た + ところです' indicates just after the action has finished.

Usage

Choose the verb form according to whether the action is about to start, is in progress, or has just been completed.

Formation

Dictionary form / ている form / た form + ところです

Examples

試合が始まるところですよ。

しあいがはじまるところですよ。

The game is about to start.

今、インターネットで店の場所を調べているところです

いま、インターネットでみせのばしょをしらべているところです。

I am just looking up the location of the store on the internet now.

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