たところだ
(Ta tokoro da)
Indicates that an action has just been completed a moment ago.
Connection rules
- ＋Verb (た-form) + ところだ
Examples
1.
会議はたった今終わったところです。
Kaigi ha tattaima owa ta tokoro desu.
The meeting has just finished this very moment.
「Colleague asking about meeting.」
2.
さっき駅に着いたところなので、もう少し待ってください。
Sakki eki ni tsui ta tokoro na node, mousukoshi ma te kudasai.
I just arrived at the station a moment ago, so please wait a little longer.
「Meeting a friend at station.」