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ところを
tokorowo
JLPT N1
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Meaning
despite a certain time / despite a certain situation
Thank you for seeing me despite being so busy.
〜時(なの)に・状況(なの)に ・相手の状況を配慮する阜サとして、話の前置きに用いることも多い。
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Formation
Phrases
おいそがしいところをおいでくださいまして、ありがとうございます。
Thank you so much for coming, despite being so busy.
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ほんじつは、あめであしもとがたいへんわるいところを、このようにたくさんのほうにごさんかいただきまして、まことにありがとうございます。
We are very thankful that so many people could participate even though it's so terrible underfoot, due to the rain.
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おやすみのところをおじゃまいたしまして、もうしわけありません。
I deeply apologise for intruding on you despite it being your holiday.
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Discussion and comments
Ref # Kanzen Master Level 1 - p25 - no.28
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Mentioned in Ref # A Dictionary of Advanced Japanese Grammar p314 under 中を entry
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Used most often when the action of one's speaking partner expresses considerateness towards someone. - We would like to thank you for coming in spite of the heavy rain etc.
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iadj + tokoro wo
N + no + tokoro wo
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