JLPT N4 Grammar: たところ (ta tokoro)

JLPT N4 Grammar: たところ (ta tokoro)

Meaning: just finished doing; was just doing

Explain:
Describe how after doing something, the result is like
Describe results that are contrary to expectations or forecasts.

How to use: Verb-casual, past + ところ

For example:
1. 教室に行ってみたところが、学生は一人も来ていなかった。
kyōshitsu ni itte mita tokoro ga, gakusei wa hitori mo kite inakatta.
When I went to the classroom, not a single student was there.

2. 先生にお願いしたところ、早速承諾の返事をいただいた。
sensei ni onegai shita tokoro, sassoku shōdaku no henji o itadaita.
When I asked the teacher, I received a reply of approval immediately.

3. 食事をしたところ、お腹が痛いしました。
shokuji o shita tokoro, onakagaitai shimashita.
I have a stomach ache after eating

4. どのみち、もうあの男には退屈していたところだしな。
dono michi, mou ano otoko ni wa taikutsu shite ita tokoro da shi na.
I was growing bored with that man, anyway.

5. 彼が何か飲み物を取りにいったところよ。
kare ga nani ka nomimono o tori ni itta tokoro yo.
He just went to get something to drink.