Explanation
Expresses the result or outcome of an action; 'after', 'just when', 'upon'.
Formation
Verb-た form + ところ
Detailed explanation
The ～たところ grammar point is used to indicate the result or outcome right after performing an action. It can be translated as 'after', 'just when', or 'upon' in English. It is formed by attaching ところ to the past tense (た-form) of verbs.
Examples
Shukudai wo shita tokoro, sensei kara mou hitotsu kadai ga dasareta.
Just when I finished my homework, the teacher gave us another assignment.
Tomodachi ni atta tokoro, kare ga kaigai ni iku to itta.
Upon meeting my friend, he told me he's going abroad.
Shokuji wo tabeowatta tokoro, denwa ga kakatte kita.
Just when I finished eating, I got a phone call.
Tsukue wo seiri shita tokoro, wasureteita memo ga mitsukatta.
After organizing my desk, I found a memo I had forgotten about.
Practice
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.