とこ

This is the 2880th most frequent Japanese word.

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とこ

"とこ" is a colloquial abbreviation of "床 (とこ)" meaning "bed" or "bedding."


In this sentence, 'とこ' is colloquial and contracted use, stemming from 'ところ', which means a place or situation, indicating the event of visiting.

彼女の家に遊びに行ったとこ楽しんだよ。

I enjoyed my time visiting her house.


Here, 'とこ' is used as a colloquial form referring to a time period or situation, derived from 'ところ', meaning 'this time' or 'lately'.

このとこ忙しくて時間がないんだ。

Lately, I have been busy and don't have much time.


'とこ' in this context refers to a specific part or location, derived from 'ところ', highlighting a specific aspect to examine.

そのとこちゃんと確認してください。

Please properly check that part.