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〜たところ: when I did...; as a result

N3 · 03 Conditions and consequences

Reports what you found after trying something.

Verb past form + ところ. The result is a discovery, often unexpected, and the sentence is in the past. Do not confuse it with 〜たところだ (just did).

Examples

先生せんせいに相談そうだんしたところ、すぐに解決かいけつした。

When I talked to my teacher, the matter was settled right away.

店みせに電話でんわしてみたところ、もう閉しまっていた。

When I tried calling the shop, it was already closed.