Japanese

しだい
Meaning: as soon as; depending on; sequence; circumstances
Part of Speech: Noun, Suffix

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Handwriting

次
第

Example sentences

Let's depart as soon as preparations are ready.
準備が整い次第、会議を開始します。
We will start the meeting as soon as preparations are complete.
到着次第、すぐに連絡を取ります
I will get in touch with you as soon as I arrive.
成功するか否かは努力次第だ。
Whether or not one succeeds depends on their effort.
詳細が決まり次第、改めてご連絡します。
As soon as the details are decided, I will contact you again.
詳細を確認次第、折り返しお電話いたします。
As soon as I confirm the details, I will call you back immediately.
組織の雰囲気はリーダー次第で変わるもので、まさに水随方円だ。
The atmosphere of an organization changes depending on the leader, truly showing that people adapt to their surroundings.

Usage Notes

Used after a noun to mean 'depending on' (e.g., 天気次第), or after the stem of a verb (ren'youkei) to mean 'as soon as' (e.g., 終わり次第). It can also mean 'order' or 'circumstances'.

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