Lesson notes · ≈ JLPT N2 · Intermediate 2
depending on; as soon as
With a noun, 〜次第で means “depending on”; after a verb stem, 〜次第 says to act as soon as it happens.
Outdoors when sunny, indoors when rainy. The venue depends on the weather: the result changes with the conditions.
Look at the arrow after receiving the application: processing starts as soon as it arrives. The focus is on acting immediately.
Add 「次第で」 directly to a noun. Weather and how crowded it is are the conditions that determine the result in the examples.
Remove 「ます」 from the verb, then add 「次第」: 受け取ります→受け取り次第.
The first event has not happened yet. You state what you will do immediately afterward; you are not recounting past events.
Often used in fairly formal notices or promises: once the reservation is confirmed, you will email the other person right away.
Tell the two meanings apart: after a noun, it means “depends on something”; after a verb, “act as soon as it is done.”
The venue of the event may change depending on the weather. + Admission may be restricted depending on the congestion situation.
A: When will I know if the use of the tennis court I applied for is approved?
B: We will check the availability and contact you by email as soon as the use is approved.
A: I understand. As soon as I receive the notification, I will go to pay the usage fee.
Level 1 · Recognise
Which sentence is correct?
Level 1 · Recognise
Listen and choose the meaning
Level 2 · Build
Put the words in order
As soon as the reservation is confirmed, I will contact you by email.
Level 3 · Use
What goes in the blank?
イベントの場所は、____変わることがあります。
The event location may change depending on the weather.
As soon as the reservation is confirmed, we will contact you by email. + As soon as we receive the application form, we will start the procedure.
