～次第 JLPT N2 Neutral
〜shidai
Expresses 'as soon as' (when used with Verb-ますstem) or 'depending on' (when used with a noun).
"As soon as" with a ます-stem verb - a different construction from the others (also separately means "depending on" when attached to a noun).
Formation
Verb-ますstem + 次第, Noun + 次第
Explanation
The grammar pattern ～次第 can mean 'as soon as' when used with a verb in its ます-stem, and 'depending on' when used with a noun. For instance, 仕事が終わり次第 (as soon as work finishes) or 天気次第 (depending on the weather).
Example sentences
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I will go home as soon as I finish work.
Shigoto ga owari shidai, kaerimasu.
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We will improve our services depending on customer feedback.
Okyakusama no goiken shidai de, saabisu wo kaizen shimasu.
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I will decide whether or not to go to the party depending on his answer.
Kare no henji shidai de, paatii ni iku ka dou ka kimemasu.
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We are planning a picnic depending on the weather.
Tenki shidai de, pikunikku wo yotei shite imasu.