Meaning of 次第 in Japanese
Definition of 次第
Words related to 次第
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(adv) gradually (progress into a state)
日が経つにつれて、天気は次第に悪化しつつあった。
The weather was getting worse and worse as the day went on. - in sequence; in order; in turn
- (n) printed program; printed programme
- (n) program of a ceremony (programme)
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(adv) using anything one can lay one's hands on; haphazardly; on the rebound; at random; indiscriminately
手当たり次第に買物をするのはやめたほうがいいですよ。
You had better stop buying things at random.
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(n-t) as soon as completed
貴方の用意ができ次第出発しましょう。
We'll leave as soon as you are ready.
- (n) just as one wishes
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(adv) determining an attitude or response according to the opponent
相手次第で我々の態度を決める。
We determine our attitude on the basis of the other party.
- (exp) if things permit; under certain circumstances
- (n) on the first opportunity
- (n) face; honor; reputation
