〜ところ
Formation
Meaning
Used to show consideration for someone's current situation when making a request, expressing gratitude, or apologizing. It is a very formal and polite expression, often used in business contexts.
Note
A formal and polite expression used to acknowledge someone's current situation when interrupting, making a request, or expressing gratitude. Common in business settings.
Examples
お休み中のところをお邪魔して、大変申し訳ありません。
I am very sorry for disturbing you while you are on your break.
お急ぎのところを呼び止めてしまい、失礼いたしました。
I apologize for stopping you while you are in a hurry.
お忙しいところをお越しいただき、ありがとうございます。
Thank you very much for coming even though you are busy.
お寒いところわざわざお出迎えいただき、恐縮です。
I am grateful to you for coming all the way to meet me in this cold weather.
ご多忙なところ恐縮ですが、一度ご相談のお時間をいただけないでしょうか。
I apologize for troubling you while you are busy, but could I have some of your time for a consultation?
ご不自由なところ、お助けいただきありがとうございます。
Thank you for helping me even though I am in a difficult situation.
お食事中のところ失礼ですが、お電話が入っております。
I apologize for the intrusion while you are eating, but there is a phone call for you.
お話し中のところ失礼いたします。少々よろしいでしょうか。
Excuse me for interrupting your conversation. May I have a moment?