〜次第: meaning and usage

How to form it

• verb (masu-stem)+次第
• noun+次第

How it is used

As soon as A is done, B will be done: 「分かり次第、連絡します」. B is something planned or requested, not a past event. More formal than 「〜たらすぐ」 and common in business.

Examples

1. あなたの用意ができ次第、出発しましょう。

   We'll leave as soon as you are ready.

2. 資料が届き次第、皆さんにお送りします。

   I'll send the materials to everyone as soon as they arrive.

3. 会議の時間は、決定次第お知らせします。

   We'll let you know the meeting time as soon as it's decided.