Explanation
Means 'even if' or 'even assuming'; emphasizes that the outcome won’t change.
Formation
Verb-casual + としたところで / い-Adjective + としたところで / な-Adjective + だとしたところで / Noun + だとしたところで
Detailed explanation
The ～としたところで grammar point means 'even if' or 'even assuming that ~.' It highlights that even if the stated condition were met, the result would not significantly change. Often used to convey a sense of futility or skepticism in hypothetical statements.
Examples
Kare ga kuru to shita tokoro de, nani mo kawaranai darou.
Even if he comes, nothing will probably change.
Oishii okashi o tsukuru to shita tokoro de, sore ga ureru hoshou wa nai.
Even if we make delicious sweets, there's no guarantee they’ll sell.
Denwa o kakeru to shita tokoro de, kanojo ga deru to wa kagiranai.
Even if I call her, she might not pick up.
Saikou no zairyou o tsukau to shita tokoro de, oishiku naru to wa kagiranai.
Even if you use the best ingredients, it might not turn out delicious.
Practice
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.