次第だ (shidai-da): That is why; the circumstances are
～次第だ (shidai-da)
Meaning
That is why; the circumstances are
Formation and usage
plain clause + 次第だ／次第です
Notation: N = noun; V dictionary = dictionary-form verb; V stem = the stem before ます; plain clause = plain-form clause; negative stem = the form before ない. Follow the attachment shown above.
Explanation
Politely explains the background leading to a present situation; distinguish verb stem plus 次第 meaning as soon as.
Examples
会場が使えなくなり、会議を延期した次第です。
The venue became unavailable, which is why we postponed the meeting.
会場が使えなくなり、試験を延期した次第です。
The venue became unavailable, which is why we postponed the exam.
会場が使えなくなり、研修を延期した次第です。
The venue became unavailable, which is why we postponed the training session.
会場が使えなくなり、発表会を延期した次第です。
The venue became unavailable, which is why we postponed the presentation event.
会場が使えなくなり、面接を延期した次第です。
The venue became unavailable, which is why we postponed the interview.
How related patterns differ
ことから and 次第です explain grounds or circumstances; と相まって combines interacting causes. にほかならない and 以外の何ものでもない assert identity. からなる gives composition; だけまし finds a redeeming feature, and ならでは praises uniqueness.