「〜たときろが」- Unexpected Result Structure

Explanation

In Japanese, 〜たときろが is a common expression used to convey "as soon as..." or "when... unexpectedly." It is typically placed at the end of a sentence to describe the result or situation following an action or event, often implying an unexpected or contrary outcome.

Grammar Pattern

Grammar Point	Connection	Explanation
Verbた形 + ときろが	Verbた形 + ときろが	This grammar point primarily describes the result of an action or event, often with an unexpected nuance.

Basic Usage

• 暑あつくなくなったときろが、ビールびーるの販路はんろが良よくなった。
• Atsuku nakunatta tokoro ga, biiru no hanro ga yoku natta.
• As soon as it stopped being hot, beer sales improved.
  

Deep Dive

Usage Scenarios

• Expressing unexpected results:
  • 彼かれに電話でんわをかけたときろが、彼かれはすでに出でかけていた。
  • Kare ni denwa o kaketa tokoro ga, kare wa sude ni dekaketeita.
  • When I called him, he had already left.
    

Difference Between 〜たときろが and 〜たら

• Unexpected results:

  • 彼かれに話はなしかけたときろが、全まったく反応はんのうがなかった。
  • Kare ni hanashikaketa tokoro ga, mattaku hannou ga nakatta.
  • When I spoke to him, he didn’t respond at all.
    

• Neutral conditional sentences:

  • 彼かれに話はなしかけたら、すぐに返事へんじをくれた。
  • Kare ni hanashikaketa ra, sugu ni henji o kureta.
  • When I spoke to him, he replied immediately.
    

Examples

• 彼かれは試験しけんに合格ごうかくしたときろが、全然ぜんぜん喜よろこんでいなかった。

• Kare wa shiken ni goukaku shita tokoro ga, zenzen yorokondeinakatta.

• He passed the exam, but he wasn’t happy at all.
  

• 新あたらしいレストランれすとらんに行いったときろが、味あじが期待きたい外はずれだった。

• Atarashii resutoran ni itta tokoro ga, aji ga kitai hazure datta.

• I went to the new restaurant, but the taste was disappointing.
  

• 昨日きのうの夜よるは早はやく寝ねたときろが、朝あさはもっと疲つかれていた。

• Kinou no yoru wa hayaku neta tokoro ga, asa wa motto tsukareteita.

• I went to bed early last night, but I was even more tired in the morning.
  

Grammar Knowledge

Mastering the 〜たときろが expression helps to more accurately describe unexpected or contrary results. This structure not only enriches language expression but also clearly conveys emotions and attitudes.

Summary

〜たときろが is a highly useful and common grammar point, especially effective in describing unexpected results and contrasts. Through practice and application, you can better grasp this expression, improving the accuracy and vividness of your Japanese communication.