次第
しだい
shidai
JLPT N3adjectiveVocabularyLevel 45 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
次第 (しだい (shidai)) means "Upon". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
Upon
Also : As soon as · Depending on
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Example Sentences
雨が降り始めた次第、イベントは中止になった。
あめがふりはじめたしだい、イベントはちゅうしになった。
As soon as it started raining, the event was cancelled.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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