Mimi Kara N2 Grammar: しだい (shidai)
85. ~ しだい (shidai)
Meaning: Depending on ~ it will be different / it will decide, depending on ~
~しだいでは (shidai dewa)
Meaning: Depending on ~, there are cases…
How to use: N + しだいでは
Example sentences:
手術するかどうかは検査の結果しだいです。
Whether or not surgery is needed depends on the test results.
「検査の結果しだいで、手術するかどうかを決めましょう」
“Depending on the results of the examination, we will decide if surgery is necessary.”
「検査の結果しだいでは手術もあり得ます」
“Depending on the test results, surgery may also be required.”
断る場合でも、言い方しだいでは相手傷つけないですむ。
Even if you refuse, it depends on how you say it and won’t hurt the other person.
宝くじが当たるかどうか運次第だ。
Whether you win the lottery or not depends on your luck.
能力主義の会社では、仕事の成績次第で給料に差がつく。
At companies that value competence, based on work performance, the salary of employees will be different.