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次第

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 次第

次第
しだい
Freq #2104
1

Suffix; After a noun

depending on

Examples
仕事の成功はあなた方の努力次第です。
Our success in this work depends on your efforts.
2

Suffix; After a noun or the -masu stem of a verb

as soon as; immediately after; upon

Examples
空港に着き次第、電話します。
I'll phone you as soon as I get to the airport.
3

Suffix; After the -masu stem of a verb

as (e.g. "as one is told", "as one wishes"); whatever (e.g. "whatever is at hand")

4

Common noun

order; program; programme; precedence

5

Common noun

circumstances; course of events; state of things

Examples
こういう次第だ。
This is how it stands.
6

Common noun

reason

Kanji in this Word

次
6 strokes
Frequency: 222
JLPT N2
Grade 3

Meanings

next
order
sequence

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジ
シ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つ.ぐ
つぎ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
き
すき
つぐ
よし
第
11 strokes
Frequency: 160
JLPT N2
Grade 3

Meanings

No.
residence

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ダイ
テイ
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