ところを
tokorō
1. although (it is a certain time or something is in a certain condition); even though normally
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1. although (it is a certain time or something is in a certain condition); even though normally
1. where; what place
2. how much (long, far); what extent
1. there (place relatively near listener)
2. there (place just mentioned); that place
+ 2 additional meanings1. by the way; incidentally
2. even if; no matter (what, where, how, etc.)
1. office
1. even so; however
1. research institute; (research) laboratory