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Mimi Kara N2 Grammar: 次第だ (shidai da)

86. ~ 次第だ (shidai da)

Meaning:  Therefore (explain about your actions, used in formal sentences)

How to use: Vた/Vる + 次第だ

Ví dụ và ý nghĩa ví dụ:

父は来年定年ですが、うちには弟と妹がいます。私もアルバイトを減らしてもっと勉強したいと考えています。このようなわけで奨学金を申請する次第です
My father will retire next year, but at home, I have a younger brother and sister. I also want to work less part-time to have more time to study. Therefore, I will apply for the scholarship.

その件について一応お耳に入れておこうと考え、お手紙を差し上げる次第です
I have something to share with you about that incident, so I’m sending you this letter.

売り上げ予想とコストを考慮した結果、この製品の開発を断念した次第です
After reviewing the expected revenue and costs, I gave up on developing this product.