結果・効果N2
〜たところ
when I tried... / just did... and found that...
Structure
V-た形 + ところ
Explanation
Indicates that after trying the first action, one discovers the result, or that the second event immediately follows the first. Attached to the ta-form of verbs. Unlike たとたん, たところ emphasizes the result discovered after doing; the main clause is often a discovery or an unexpected fact.
Examples
先生に相談したところ、親切に教えてくださいました。
When I consulted my teacher, she kindly taught me.
新しいレストランに行ってみたところ、とてもおいしかった。
I tried the new restaurant, and the food turned out to be delicious.
Note
The main clause after たところ is an objective result or discovery; volition or commands are not used. Don't confuse it with the concessive たところで.
Related Grammar
〜たところで〜た結果