ところ
Reading: ところ
Meaning: place; moment, point; aspect; about to (when following dictionary form of verb)
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Example Sentence
今 から 食べる ところ だ
I'm about to eat now.
Usage Notes
Multiple uses: physical place, abstract point/aspect, or temporal marker. When following verb forms: dictionary form + ところ (about to), て-form + いるところ (in the middle of), past form + ところ (just finished). Very versatile word with grammatical and lexical uses.
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