～次第です (〜shidai desu)
Explanation
A polite/formal way to say 'it depends on...' or 'as soon as...', often used in concluding statements.
Formation
Verb-ますstem + 次第です (or Noun + 次第です)
Detailed Explanation
「～次第です」 is frequently used in more formal contexts, either to mean that something depends on certain conditions or to indicate an action will happen as soon as something else is completed. It’s also used as a set phrase to conclude an explanation in writing.
Examples
天気次第ですが、明日はピクニックに行こうと思います。
Tenki shidai desu ga, ashita wa pikunikku ni ikou to omoimasu.
It depends on the weather, but I’m thinking of going for a picnic tomorrow.
試験の結果次第ですが、留学したいと考えています。
Shiken no kekka shidai desu ga, ryuugaku shitai to kangaete imasu.
It depends on my exam results, but I'm considering studying abroad.
お客様のご意見次第で新メニューを追加する次第です。
Okyakusama no goiken shidai de shin menyuu wo tsuika suru shidai desu.
We intend to add a new menu item depending on our customers’ feedback.
申請が完了次第ですので、手続きが終わったらパスポートを受け取れます。
Shinsei ga kanryou shidai desu no de, tetsudzuki ga owattara pasupooto wo uketoremasu.
As soon as the application is completed, you'll be able to receive your passport.
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.