～ところ (〜tokoro)
Explanation
Express a specific point in time or state; 'when', 'just about', or 'in the middle of'.
Formation
Verb-casual + ところ, い-Adjective + ところ, な-Adjective + なところ, Noun + のところ
Detailed Explanation
The ～ところ grammar point is used to describe a specific point in time or stage of action. Depending on the verb tense, it can mean 'just about to do something', 'in the middle of doing something', or 'just did something'.
Examples
出かけるところです。
Dekakeru tokoro desu.
I'm just about to go out.
映画を見ているところです。
Eiga o mite iru tokoro desu.
I'm in the middle of watching a movie.
おいしいところで食事をするつもりです。
Oishii tokoro de shokuji o suru tsumori desu.
I plan to have a meal at a good (tasty) place.
彼は忙しいところを手伝ってくれました。
Kare wa isogashii tokoro o tetsudatte kuremashita.
He helped me when he himself was busy.
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.