At a glance
Noun というところだ means "it's about [noun]" or "roughly [noun]". The speaker gives a rough assessment of an amount, level or degree, often suggesting it is not very large.
Noun + というところだ
休めるのは、せいぜい3日というところだ。 I can take at most about three days off.
How to form it
It usually attaches directly to a noun, often a number with a counter.
| Attaches to | Register | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noun | Casual / written | 3日というところだ | about three days |
| Noun | Polite | 3日というところです | about three days |
| Noun (variant) | Casual / written | 3日といったところだ | about three days |