時間・時点N1

〜ところを

at the time of... / while... (used in polite requests/thanks)

Structure

V-ているところ + を

Explanation

V-ているところ + を: at the time of..., used in set phrases like お忙しいところを before thanks or requests.

Examples

お忙しいところを、ご対応いただきありがとうございます。

Thank you for handling this despite how busy you are.

お休みのところを、申し訳ございません。

I apologize for disturbing you during your rest.

Note

Often in set phrases お忙しいところを/お休みのところを, followed by thanks or apology. Compare the N2 ところを (interrupted) usage.

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