N1

In the situation of / at the point of

V/N + ところを

Describes the context or situation in which something occurs, often used in reports or formal statements.

Examples

  • 話し合っているところを邪魔してしまった。

    I interrupted them while they were having a discussion.

  • 休憩しているところを呼ばれた。

    I was called while I was taking a break.

  • 処理中のところを突然エラーが出た。

    An error occurred suddenly while I was processing it.

Quick check

I interrupted them while they were having a discussion. 話し合っている___邪魔してしまった。

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