次第

Meaning

1. suf
   depending on
2. suf
   as soon as; immediately after; upon
3. suf
   as (e.g. "as one is told", "as one wishes"); whatever (e.g. "whatever is at hand")
4. n
   order; program; programme; precedence
5. n
   circumstances; course of events; state of things
6. n
   reason

Example sentences

• 「いつ戻りますか」「天候次第です」

  "When will you be back?" "It all depends on the weather."

• それは君の腕次第かな。期待してるよ。

  I suppose that depends on how good you are. I'm counting on you!

• 結果次第では、両社に対して2月以来の行政指導が行われる。

  Depending on the results both companies may be put under administrative guidance from February.