JLPT N1 Grammar

〜といったところだ (to itta tokoro da)

〜といったところだ (to itta tokoro da)
“about; roughly speaking; you could say it’s around…”

This expression is used to give an approximate evaluation, conclusion, or realistic assessment rather than an exact figure or definitive statement. It often softens claims by implying “that’s probably about it” or “that would be a fair way to put it.”

  • Formality: The tone is neutral to formal and very common in business discussions, reports, presentations, and analytical conversations. It appears both in spoken professional Japanese and written materials such as summaries, evaluations, or commentary.
  • Nuance: It suggests careful judgment, modesty, or restraint rather than strong certainty.

Format

  • Noun + といったところだ
    今年の年収は500万円といったところだ。 (My annual income this year is about 5 million yen.)
  • Verb (Plain Form) + といったところだ
    毎日30分ほど散歩するといったところだ。 (I’d say I walk for about 30 minutes every day.)

Example sentences

  • 。
    The success rate is roughly around 70%.
  • 。
    This year’s growth is basically flat.
  • 。
    The project is still at the testing stage.
  • 。
    At this point, profitability is probably about a year away.
  • 。
    His Japanese ability is about business-conversation level.
  • 。
    The improvement effect is probably limited.
  • 、。
    Market reaction is cautious overall, with no major movement.
  • 、。
    The technology is close to practical use, but challenges remain.

Similar Grammar

〜といった感じだ / 〜といった印象だ
(to itta kanji da / to itta inshou da)

“it feels like… / the impression is…”
彼はとても真面目な学生といった印象だ。 (He gives the impression of being a very serious student.)

Difference:
More subjective than 〜といったところだ
Common in spoken Japanese
Often emotional or impression-based

〜といったところだ = analytical evaluation
〜といった感じだ = impression/feeling

〜程度だ / 〜くらいだ (teido da / kurai da)

“about; roughly; approximately”
漢字は100個くらい覚えた。 (I’ve memorized about 100 Kanji.)

Difference:

  • More straightforward numeric approximation. Neutral everyday expression
  • 〜といったところだ sounds more professional or evaluative.

〜といえる (to ieru)

“it can be said that…”
これは歴史的な発見といえる。 (This can be called a historical discovery.)

Difference:

  • Stronger conclusion than 〜といったところだ
  • Often used in reports or presentations. Less hedging.
  • 〜といったところだ = softer, more reserved.

〜ようだ / 〜みたいだ (you da / mitai da)

“seems; appears”
外は雨が降っているようだ。 (It seems like it’s raining outside.)

Difference:
Based on observation or inference
Not necessarily an evaluation summary

〜といったところだ often summarizes data or assessment.

〜というところだ (to iu tokoro da)

“at the stage where…”
準備はだいたい終わったというところだ。 (I'd say the preparations are mostly finished.)

Difference:
Indicates stage/status rather than evaluation.

JLPT Practice Questions

Now let’s test your understanding.

Q1. のは、のでの7（　　　）。
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Q2. のはにが、はのを（　　　）。
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Q3. のをにでのは、として（　　　）。
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Q4. のによるは、10（　　　）。
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Q5. のは、を（　　　）といったところだ。
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Q6. のといえども、なのをのは（　　　）。
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Q7. のは、を3（　　　）。
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Q8. のになど、にとっては（　　　）というものだ。
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Q9. でのは、のを（　　　）。
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Q10. のは、をいくつか（　　　）にすぎない。
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Q11. は、「」（　　　）。
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Q12. はまだ（　　　）といったところだ。
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Q13. のはだらけで、に（　　　）。
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Q14. のは、をための（　　　）。
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Q15. は300（　　　）。
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