～たところ (〜ta tokoro)
Explanation
Expresses the result or outcome of an action; 'after', 'just when', 'upon'.
Formation
Verb-た form + ところ
Detailed Explanation
The ～たところ grammar point is used to indicate the result or outcome right after performing an action. It can be translated as 'after', 'just when', or 'upon' in English. It is formed by attaching ところ to the past tense (た-form) of verbs.
Examples
宿題をしたところ、先生からもう一つ課題が出された。
Shukudai wo shita tokoro, sensei kara mou hitotsu kadai ga dasareta.
Just when I finished my homework, the teacher gave us another assignment.
友達に会ったところ、彼が海外に行くと言った。
Tomodachi ni atta tokoro, kare ga kaigai ni iku to itta.
Upon meeting my friend, he told me he's going abroad.
食事を食べ終わったところ、電話がかかってきた。
Shokuji wo tabeowatta tokoro, denwa ga kakatte kita.
Just when I finished eating, I got a phone call.
机を整理したところ、忘れていたメモが見つかった。
Tsukue wo seiri shita tokoro, wasureteita memo ga mitsukatta.
After organizing my desk, I found a memo I had forgotten about.
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.