A2 noun 중립 1분 분량

ところ

tokoro /tokoro/
Practice it

Tokoro is a versatile word representing a place, a point in a story, or the completion of an action.

30초 단어

  • Refers to a specific physical location or spot.
  • Used to describe a point or aspect of a situation.
  • Indicates the timing or completion of an action.

使用パターン: ・物理的な場所：「駅の近くのところ」「あそこは静かないいところだ」

・抽象的な場面・点：「話の面白いところ」「ここが改善すべきところだ」

・動作の段階：「今、家を出たところです」「ちょうど昼ごはんを食べたところです」

예시

1

ここは静かないいところですね。

everyday

This is a nice, quiet place.

2

今のところ、問題はありません。

formal

So far, there are no problems.

3

ちょうど今、帰ってきたところです。

informal

I just got home.

4

この理論の重要なところを説明します。

academic

I will explain the important points of this theory.

자주 쓰는 조합

今のところ so far / as of now
いいところ nice place / good point
困ったところ problematic aspect

자주 쓰는 구문

ところどころ

here and there

いいところを見せる

to show one's good side

あちこち

all over the place

자주 혼동되는 단어

ところ vs 場所 (basho)

Basho is strictly for physical locations, whereas tokoro is broader and more subjective.

문법 패턴

動詞(た形) + ところです 今のところ 〜したところ、〜だった

How to Use It

사용 참고사항

Tokoro is highly versatile and acts as both a concrete noun and a grammatical particle. In its grammatical sense (e.g., ~ta tokoro), it indicates the exact timing of an event. It is used in all registers, though 'basho' is preferred in strictly physical contexts in formal writing.

자주 하는 실수

Beginners often forget to use the past tense 'ta-form' before 'tokoro' when indicating completion. Also, avoid using 'tokoro' for very large geographic areas like countries or cities; 'basho' or 'chiiki' is better there.

Tips

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Use for abstract situations

Tokoro is perfect for describing abstract points in a discussion. It helps you sound more natural when explaining opinions.

⚠️

Avoid overusing in formal writing

In very formal academic writing, use specific terms like '場所' or '段階' instead of 'ところ' to sound more professional.

🌍

The importance of vague expressions

Japanese culture often values ambiguity. 'Tokoro' allows speakers to refer to things indirectly, which is a key aspect of polite communication.

어원

Derived from the noun '所' (place). Over time, it evolved to include abstract meanings due to its frequent use in Japanese sentence structures.

문화적 맥락

The word reflects the Japanese preference for context-dependent language. It allows speakers to refer to 'that thing' or 'that situation' without being overly specific, which helps maintain social harmony.

암기 팁

Think of 'Tokoro' as a 'place-holder' for both physical spots and abstract ideas. If you are not sure which word to use, 'tokoro' is often a safe, natural-sounding choice.

자주 묻는 질문

4 질문

「場所」は物理的な位置を指す硬い言葉です。一方、「ところ」は物理的な場所だけでなく、状況や話のポイントなど抽象的な概念にも使えます。

動作が今ちょうど終わったことを表します。完了した直後の状態を強調する際に使われます。

主に「素敵な場所」という意味ですが、文脈によっては「話のクライマックス」や「タイミングが良いこと」を指すこともあります。

名詞としての「所」は漢字で書くことも多いですが、形式名詞として文法的な役割を果たす場合はひらがなで書くのが一般的です。

셀프 테스트

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今、駅に___ところです。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 着いた

「〜したところです」という完了の形には動詞のタ形を使います。

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