【JLPT N1 Grammar Point 15】
This expression is used to give an approximate amount, degree, or estimation. It often conveys a sense of modesty or understatement about the scale of something.
🌟 ～といったところだ
Meaning:
- Approximately
- At most
- About
🔧 Grammar Structure
Noun / Verb (casual form) + といったところだ
✅ Example Sentences
1. このイベントには参加者は100人といったところだ。
(There are about 100 participants in this event.)
2. 彼の給料は月に20万円といったところだ。
(His salary is about 200,000 yen per month.)
3. 新しいプロジェクトの完成は来年の春といったところだ。
(The new project will be completed around spring next year.)
4. 今回のテストの合格者は30%といったところだ。
(About 30% passed this test.)
🧠 Nuance and Usage
- Used to express a rough estimate, often when exact numbers are unknown or unnecessary.
- Conveys a humble or cautious tone.
- Common in casual and formal speech and writing.
🔄 Similar Expressions
| Grammar | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ～くらい / ～ぐらい | About | Casual, everyday use |
| ～ほど | About, degree | Neutral |
| ～あたり | Per (unit) | More specific |
| ～といったところだ | Approximately, modest estimate | Polite, cautious |
✍️ Practice Challenge
Translate the following using ～といったところだ:
- The meeting lasted about two hours.
- The population of the town is around 5,000 people.
- The project budget is roughly 1 million yen.
- She works about 10 hours a day.
🧠 (Answers below!)
🏁 Summary
| Grammar Point | ～といったところだ |
|---|---|
| Meaning | Approximately / At most / About |
| Form | Noun / Verb (casual) + といったところだ |
| Use | Expresses rough estimate, modest tone |
| Context | Casual and formal situations |
✅ Practice Answers
- 会議は2時間といったところだ。
- 町の人口は5,000人といったところだ。
- プロジェクトの予算は約100万円といったところだ。
- 彼女は1日に10時間といったところだ働いている。
📘 Coming Next: ～が早いか – Expressing immediate actions or reactions right after something happens.
