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JLPT N2 Grammar

ところで

N2Contrast / Concession

N2 · Contrast / Concession · plain form + ところで

Meaning

even if; even though

Structure

plain form + ところで

Explanation

ところで means even if the first point holds, the second will not change, often with a negative or ineffective result.

Usage

It differs from topic-changing ところで.

Example

今さら謝ったところで、壊れた信頼はすぐには戻りません。

Even if you apologize now, broken trust will not immediately return.

Common Mistake

Do not confuse it with sentence-initial ところで meaning 'by the way.'

Memory Tip

Memorize “plain form + ところで” as one fixed chunk, then practice by replacing words in the example sentence. Learn the connection first, then the nuance.

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