Indicates that after the action of the preceding item is performed, the result of the latter item occurs or is discovered.
Examples:
- 化粧品売り場で新製品の問い合わせをしたところ、使用品をもらった。When I inquired about a new product at the cosmetics department, I received a product to use.
- 近くの交番に聞いたところ、昨日なくした定期券が届いていた。When I asked the police box nearby, I received the commuter pass I lost yesterday.
- 彼にお願いしたところ、快く引き受けてくれた。I asked him and he was willing to accept it.
Equivalent to "~たら".