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Noun (used in writing and formal speech only)
| A dependent noun which is used to express the idea that when someone did something, something took place as the result. | When; then |
| 【Related Expression: たら】 | |
(ks). 先生に相談したところ、ぜひ大学院に行くよう進められた。
When I consulted with my teacher, he strongly advised me to go to graduate school.
| Vinformal past | ところ |
| 使ったところ | When someone used (it) |
(a). 部長に頼んでみたところ、喜んで引き受けてくれた。
When I asked my boss (literally: department chief), he was glad to do it.
(b). 友達に話したところ、しばらく考えさせて欲しいと言った。
When I told one of my friends (about that), he said he would like to think (literally: would like me to let him think) (about it) for a while.
(c). これまでに書いた論文を本にしたとろこ、意外によく売れた。
When I published a book of the papers that I had written (literally: till this time), it sold unexpectedly well.
(d). 人に勧められてヨガを始めたところ、非常に効果があることが分かった。
I started yoga because someone recommended it; then, I realised it had a great effect.
(e). 冗談のつもりで言ったところ、思わぬ結果になって驚いている。
I'm surprised that what I said as a joke had unexpected consequences' (literally: that when I said it as a joke, it brought about an unexpected result).
(f). その仕事に興味のある旨、手紙を出したところ、すぐに面接をしたいとの返事があった。
When I wrote to them saying that I was interested in the job, I got a letter immediately saying they wanted to interview me.
