What it means
次第 has two common N2 uses. After a noun, noun + 次第だ or noun + 次第で means that the result or situation depends on that noun. After a verb masu-stem, verb masu-stem + 次第 means “as soon as” the action is completed. This form is relatively formal and is common in written announcements, business communication, and organized speech.
Usage note
Do not confuse noun + 次第だ or noun + 次第で with the time expression verb masu-stem + 次第. The noun patterns express dependence, while the verb pattern expresses an immediate sequence. With a noun, the ending may also be followed by particles such as で according to the sentence structure.
How to use it
この計画の成功は、参加者の協力次第です。
The success of this plan depends on the participants’ cooperation.
旅行の日程は、天候次第で変わります。
The travel schedule will change depending on the weather.
委員会の審査が終了し次第、担当者は結果を報告します。
As soon as the committee’s review is complete, the person in charge will report the results.
この計画の成功は、参加者の協力次第だ。
The success of this plan depends on the participants’ cooperation.
旅行の日程は、天候次第で変わる。
The travel schedule will change depending on the weather.
委員会の審査が終了し次第、担当者は結果を報告する。
As soon as the committee’s review is complete, the person in charge will report the results.
Example sentences
採用されるかどうかは、面接での受け答え次第で変わります。
Whether you are hired depends on how you respond in the interview.
準備が整い次第、参加者全員に開始時刻をメールでお知らせします。
As soon as the preparations are complete, we will inform all participants of the start time by email.
明日の遠足が予定