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Processing keyword: Verb て いる ところ (Verb te iru tokoro)
Welcome to today's lesson on the Japanese grammar point Verb ているところ (Verb te iru tokoro). This structure is essential for expressing actions that are currently in progress at a specific moment. By mastering this grammar point, you'll be able to convey ongoing actions with greater precision and sound more natural in your Japanese communication.
Verb ているところ is used to indicate that an action is in the middle of happening at a particular moment. It emphasizes the exact point in time when the action is occurring, similar to saying "just doing" or "in the midst of doing" in English.
The structure is straightforward:
Verb (て-form) + いるところ
Below are examples demonstrating the use of Verb ているところ in various contexts:
Feel free to revisit this lesson to reinforce your understanding. Keep practicing by creating your own sentences using Verb ているところ!
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