depending on, as soon as

Intermediate

20-25 min

very common

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Explanation

Indicates dependency or immediate action.

[Noun/Verb ます stem] + 次第

結果次第で、進路を決めます。

Kekka shidai de, shinro wo kimemasu.

I will decide my path depending on the results.

届き次第、連絡します。

Todoki shidai, renraku shimasu.

I will contact you as soon as it arrives.

Two meanings - depends on context.

～に応じて

according to, depending on, in response to

～に違いない

must be ~, no doubt that ~, undoubtedly

～に関して/関する

regarding ~, concerning ~, about ~

～について/つい

about ~, concerning ~

～に伴って/伴い/伴う

along with ~, as ~ (changes)

Important N2 grammar with two uses.

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Last updated: Jan 2

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