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Japanese
ところだ
ところだ
Meaning: to be in a location that takes (time/distance) to reach
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Verb inflections
| Form | Affirmative | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Present | ところだ | — |
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Example
The hospital is a 10-minute car ride from here.
Usage Notes
Used to describe the distance to a place in terms of the time it takes to get there.
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