JLPT N2 Grammar
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At most; roughly
Category: Evaluation & State
The grammar pattern "N / V-dict + といったところだ" is used to describe a level or quantity as being 'roughly at that point' or 'at most.' It often implies that the amount is not particularly high or significant. This pattern is used to convey a sense of approximation or estimation, and it can be used in various contexts such as time, quantity, or level. For example, "この仕事は、あと1時間 ______ で終わります." implies that the work will finish roughly at that point, but it may not be exactly at that time. This pattern is often used to avoid giving a precise or exact answer, and it can be used in formal or informal situations.
| Form | Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Te-form | N / V-Te + といったところだ | この仕事は、あと1時間 仕事を終わるといったところだ |
| Ta-form | N / V-Ta + といったところだ | 休みの日は、家で寝るか買い物に行くといったところだ |
| Nai-form | N / V-Nai + といったところだ | 私の日本語は、まだ挨拶ができるといったところだ |
この仕事は、あと1時間 仕事を終わるといったところだ
Kono shigoto wa, ato 1 jikan shigoto o owaru to itta tokoro da
This work will finish roughly at that point.
この仕事は (this work) あと1時間 (in another 1 hour) 仕事を終わる (finish work) と (that) いたったところだ (roughly at that point)
休みの日は、家で寝るか買い物に行くといったところだ
Kyūji no hi wa, ie de neru ka kaimono ni iku to itta tokoro da
On days off, I will roughly sleep at home or go shopping.
休みの日は (on days off) 家で (at home) 寝るか (sleep or) 買い物に行く (go shopping) と (that) いたったところだ (roughly at that point)
私の日本語は、まだ挨拶ができるといったところだ
Watashi no nihongo wa, mada aisatsu ga dekiru to itta tokoro da
My Japanese is roughly able to greet.
私の日本語は (my Japanese) まだ (still) 挨拶ができる (able to greet) と (that) いたったところだ (roughly at that point)
This pattern is used to describe a level or quantity as being 'roughly at that point' or 'at most.' It often implies that the amount is not particularly high or significant. This pattern can be used in various contexts such as time, quantity, or level. It can be used in formal or informal situations, but it's more commonly used in informal situations.
This pattern is used to avoid giving a precise or exact answer, so it's not suitable for situations where a precise answer is required.
This pattern is used to convey a sense of approximation or estimation, so it's not suitable for situations where a negative or low level is implied.
This pattern is used to avoid giving a precise or exact answer, so it's not suitable for situations where a specific or exact time is required.
When using this pattern in the JLPT exam, make sure to use it to convey a sense of approximation or estimation. Avoid using it with precise or exact answers, and make sure to use it with a positive or high level. Also, be careful not to use it with specific or exact times.
この仕事は、あと1時間 ______ で終わります。
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