〜たところ
Formation
N3TimeNeutral
Meaning
Used to express that an action served as a trigger for a certain result or realization.
Note
Indicates a deliberate action leading to a discovery or result, which is often unexpected. It is often translated as 'when I...' or 'upon (doing)...'.
Examples
先生に聞いたところ、テストは来週だそうです。
When I asked the teacher, I heard the test is next week.
新しい辞書を使ったところ、とても便利でした。
When I used the new dictionary, it was very convenient.
窓を開けたところ、涼しい風が入ってきました。
When I opened the window, a cool breeze came in.
調べてみたところ、意外な事実がわかりました。
When I looked into it, I found an unexpected fact.