N4Grammar

~ている所(ところ)

In the process of doing ~ right now/at this moment

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Explanation

Examples

I am in the process of preparing for my trip right now.

The bus driver is in the process of driving the bus right now.

My mother is in the middle of cleaning the room at this moment.

I am in the process of writing a report right now.

I'm in the middle of an important phone call right now. (Implying "can it wait?")

When I got home, my wife was in the middle of cooking dinner (at that moment).

I'm just now in the process of getting changed, so please wait a moment.

When I was in the process of taking a shower, the phone rang (at that moment).

When my friend came to visit, I was in the process of eating lunch (at that very moment).

I lost my keys, so I am in the process of looking for them right now.

I am in the process of sending an important email to my boss at this moment.

I'm in the middle of getting my hair cut at the salon right now, so I'll call you later.