As Soon As / Once Ready: 〜次第

Use 〜次第 for formal “as soon as” statements in notices, business communication, and structured writing.

Understand the formal timing meaning of 〜次第.Use the pattern with events such as completion, decision, and preparation.Recognize its business and notice-style tone in reading.

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Core meaning

〜次第 means “as soon as …” or “once … is decided/ready/completed.” It is a formal expression often used in business, notices, and careful written communication.

準備ができ次第、出発します。

We will depart as soon as preparations are complete.

This is a formal next-step expression often used in notices.

詳細が決まり次第、ご連絡します。

We will contact you as soon as the details are decided.

The contact will happen immediately after the details are decided.

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