〜次第 has two distinct uses:
Depending on (Noun + 次第) - The outcome depends on X
As soon as (Verb stem + 次第) - Immediately upon X happening
Very formal, common in business Japanese.
See examples below for varied real-world usage.
Noun + 次第 = depending on
- 天気次第 (depending on the weather)
Verb ます-stem + 次第 = as soon as
- 届き次第 (as soon as it arrives)
Formal/written style.
It's up to you. (depends on you)
I'll contact you as soon as it arrives.
In everyday context, It's up to you. (depends on you)
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