Noun というところだ (Noun to iu tokoro da)
Explanation
Means 'it's approximately...' or 'it's about...'. Used to show approximation or a general assessment.
Formation
Noun + というところだ
Detailed Explanation
The というところだ grammar point is used to show an approximation or general assessment of something. It is often translated as 'it's approximately...', 'around...', or 'it's about...'.
Examples
今回の試験の合格者は半数というところだろう。
Konkai no shiken no goukakusha wa hansuu to iu tokoro darou.
The passers in this exam would be approximately half.
彼の力は80％というところだ。
Kare no chikara wa hachijuu paasento to iu tokoro da.
His strength is about 80%.
このプランに賛成の人は7割というところだ。
Kono puran ni sansei no hito wa nanawari to iu tokoro da.
About 70% of people agree with this plan.
課長の意見には、私としては90％というところでしょう。
Kachou no iken ni wa, watashi toshite wa kyuujuu paasento to iu tokoro deshou.
As for the section manager's opinion, I'd say I'm about 90% in agreement.
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.