次第では

次第では is used to express that the outcome or result will change depending on a certain factor or condition.

It indicates that multiple outcomes are possible, and that the final result is not yet decided. Compared to いかんでは, 次第では sounds slightly softer and less stiff, though it is still mainly used in formal or written Japanese.

This grammar often appears in explanations, plans, and cautious statements where the speaker wants to avoid making a definite commitment.

Usage Notes

• ✔ Expresses conditional dependency

• ✔ Outcome is not fixed

• ✔ Common in formal / written contexts

• ✔ Slightly softer than いかんでは

• ❌ Rare in casual conversation