JLPT N1

～ところを

While X (despite inconvenience)

Structure

Verb-dictionary/た/ている form + ところを / い-adjective + ところを / な-adjective + な + ところを / Noun + の + ところを

How it works

This grammar point is used to express gratitude or apology when someone has taken the trouble to do something despite being in a particular state or situation, often an inconvenient one. It politely acknowledges their effort or burden.

Examples

お忙しいところを、申し訳ありません。

I apologize for bothering you while you are busy.

Common mistakes

Using it without a following expression of gratitude, apology, or request; it always prefaces such remarks.

Tip

Often seen in set phrases like 「お忙しいところを」, 「お休みのところを」.

More JLPT N1 grammar

いかんによらずをもってをものともせずともなるとであれたりとも~ないに足る極まりない

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