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条件次第 (jōken shidai - depending on the conditions)

Grammar & Usage

fixed expression (adjectival noun-like)

neutral

How it works

This expression consists of the noun 条件 (jōken - conditions) and ndeclension of 次第 (shidai - depending on, as soon as). It functions adverbially or predicatively, often followed by だ/です when used predicatively, meaning 'it depends on the conditions'. When modifying a noun, it typically precedes it, often with の, but sometimes directly. It expresses that an outcome or situation is contingent upon certain circumstances.

Sample sentences

参加するかどうかは、あなたの条件次第です。

Whether I participate or not depends on your conditions.

このプロジェクトの成功は、チームの協力次第だ。

The success of this project depends on the team's cooperation.

割引が適用されるかどうかは、購入する量と支払い方法という条件次第です。

Whether a discount is applied depends on the conditions of the purchase amount and payment method.

Quick facts

usage_nuance:When used predicatively, it often implies uncertainty or flexibility. It can also imply a decision is pending based on specified conditions. The 次第 part can also mean 'as soon as' but in this compound, the 'depending on' meaning is primary.

Often used with

状況次第 (jōkyō shidai - depending on the situation)

結果次第 (kekka shidai - depending on the result)

あなた次第 (anata shidai - it's up to you / depending on you)

天気次第 (tenki shidai - depending on the weather)

価格は条件次第 (kakaku wa jōken shidai - the price depends on the conditions)

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Example

参加するかどうかは、あなたの条件次第です。

Whether I participate or not depends on your conditions.

このプロジェクトの成功は、チームの協力次第だ。

The success of this project depends on the team's cooperation.