N2
すんでのところで (sunde no tokoro de)
すんでのところで
almost, nearly, on the verge of, narrowly
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Indicates that something, often something undesirable or dangerous, nearly happened but was avoided at the very last moment. Implies a close call.
📝 Example Sentences
彼はすんでのところで車にひかれるところだった。
He was almost run over by a car.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "すんでのところで"!
足を滑らせ、_______池に落ちるところだった。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: もう少しで危ない状況になるところだった、という意味を表します。
English: It means 'I was almost in a dangerous situation'.
English: It means 'I was almost in a dangerous situation'.
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