► 接続助詞ところが [(3)ところが]
meaning: even though rank: 4☆
随分期待していたところが
全くの
期待外れだった ⇨ I had a really high hope but it was a real disappointment
► 接続詞ところが [(3)ところが] [liter]
meaning: but rank: 2☆
彼は
一旦同意した。ところが
後になって
態度を
翻した ⇨ He had agreed once. However he changed his stance later
More examples:- 簡単に負かせる相手と思っていたらところがどっこい手強かった ⇨ I thought he was an easy opponent to beat, but he was a tough out unexpectedly
- 思うところがあって仕事を辞めることにした ⇨ I decided to quit my job because something I am thinking about
- 彼が金を盗んでいるところがバッチリ映っていた ⇨ The video clearly captured it when he was stealing the money