～たところで
ta tokoro de
Even if one did; would not help
Formation 接続
Full formation notes
Vた + ところで
Notation: N = noun; V dictionary = dictionary-form verb; V stem = the stem before ます; plain clause = plain-form clause; negative stem = the form before ない. Follow the attachment shown above.
Explanation 説明
Hypothesizes an action and judges it ineffective or unable to change the outcome; not a factual past event.
Examples 例文
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今から資料を確認したところで、締め切りには間に合わない。
Even if I were to check the documents now, I would not meet the deadline.
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今から先生に相談したところで、締め切りには間に合わない。
Even if I were to consult the teacher now, I would not meet the deadline.
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今から計画を見直したところで、締め切りには間に合わない。
Even if I were to review the plan now, I would not meet the deadline.
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今から会場を下見したところで、締め切りには間に合わない。
Even if I were to inspect the venue beforehand now, I would not meet the deadline.
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今から十分に練習したところで、締め切りには間に合わない。
Even if I were to practice thoroughly now, I would not meet the deadline.
How related patterns differ 比較
ものを regrets an avoidable bad outcome. やむを得ず reluctantly accepts circumstances; だけまし finds a redeeming point. としたところで and たところで assume a case but commonly maintain a limitation in the result.
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| ～たところで | Even if one did; would not help | 今から資料を確認したところで、締め切りには間に合わない。 Even if I were to check the documents now, I would not meet the deadline. |
| ～くせに | Even though; despite | 資料を確認したくせに、何も覚えていないのか。 You did check the documents, yet you do not remember anything? |
| ～やむをえず | Unavoidably; reluctantly | 交通機関が止まり、やむを得ず会議を欠席した。 Transport was suspended, so I had no choice but to miss the meeting. |
| ～ものの | Although; even though | 資料を確認したものの、まだ自信がない。 Although I did check the documents, I am still not confident. |
| ～からといって | Just because | 資料を確認したからといって、必ず成功するわけではない。 Just because you did check the documents does not mean you will necessarily succeed. |
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