たところで
JLPT Level: N1
Meanings
No matter how ~, it won't change the outcome
Even if ~, the result is still unlikely
Even though ~, it doesn't matter; it's futile to ~
Usage
V-たところで
Nのところで
Explanation
たところで is used to express that even if something happens (typically something that would influence the situation), the expected change does not occur and the outcome remains unaffected. It often conveys futility, resignation, or a sense that the following clause will not change despite the preceding action. It has a stronger sense of inevitability or disbelief than the more neutral ても. Use it when you want to emphasize that the action will not lead to a meaningful change.
いくら説明したところで、彼は理解しないだろう。
いくらせつめいしたところで、かれはりかいしないだろう。
No matter how much you explain, he probably won't understand.
この手紙を読んだところで、状況が変わるわけではない。
このてがみをよんだところで、じょうきょうがかわるわけではない。
Even if you read this letter, it won't change the situation.
何度注意したところで、彼は同じことを繰り返す。
なんどちゅういしたところで、かれはおなじことをくりかえす。
No matter how many times you caution him, he repeats the same thing.
彼女に頼んだところで、私のお願いなんて聞いてくれないだろう。
かのじょにたのんだところで、わたしのおねがいなんてきいてくれないだろう。
Even if I ask her, she won't listen to my request.