次第だ・次第で
JLPT Level: N2
Meanings
depends on it
depends on the circumstances
as a result, depending on
Usage
Noun + 次第だ
Noun + 次第で
Explanation
次第だ and 次第で express that the outcome, decision, or situation hinges on a preceding factor or condition. The speaker emphasizes that the result is not fixed and will change depending on the mentioned element (e.g., preparation, weather, effort). It is common to state a simple fact with 次第だ, or to link a condition with 次第で to describe how the result changes under that condition. Use with nouns (like 状況, 天気, 準備) or with a noun referring to a factor; the second form often precedes a verb to show the resulting action depends on that factor.
結果は準備次第だ。
けっかはじゅんびしだいだ。
The result depends on the preparation.
天気次第で明日のイベントは延期になる。
てんきしだいであしたのイベントはえんきになる。
Whether tomorrow's event will be postponed depends on the weather.
成功は努力次第だ。
せいこうはどりょくしだいだ。
Success depends on your effort.
彼の返事は彼の気分次第だ。
かれのへんじはかれのきぶんしだいだ。
His reply depends on his mood.
予算次第で旅の計画を決める。
よさんしだいでたびのけいかくをきめる。
We will decide the travel plans depending on the budget.