Explanation
A polite/formal way to say 'it depends on...' or 'as soon as...', often used in concluding statements.
Formation
Verb-ますstem + 次第です (or Noun + 次第です)
Detailed explanation
「～次第です」 is frequently used in more formal contexts, either to mean that something depends on certain conditions or to indicate an action will happen as soon as something else is completed. It’s also used as a set phrase to conclude an explanation in writing.
Examples
Tenki shidai desu ga, ashita wa pikunikku ni ikou to omoimasu.
It depends on the weather, but I’m thinking of going for a picnic tomorrow.
Shiken no kekka shidai desu ga, ryuugaku shitai to kangaete imasu.
It depends on my exam results, but I'm considering studying abroad.
Okyakusama no goiken shidai de shin menyuu wo tsuika suru shidai desu.
We intend to add a new menu item depending on our customers’ feedback.
Shinsei ga kanryou shidai desu no de, tetsudzuki ga owattara pasupooto wo uketoremasu.
As soon as the application is completed, you'll be able to receive your passport.
Practice
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.