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〜向け・〜向き
muke, muki · aimed at ~ / suited to ~
〜向け means made for a target group (子ども向けの本), while 〜向き means happening to suit someone (初心者向きのコース).
How to form it
| Noun + 向け(の) | 外国人向けの雑誌 |
| Noun + 向き(の) | 夏向きの服 |
How it is used
向け is about intention: who it was designed for. 向き is about fit: who it works well for.
Before a noun, both take の: 子ども向けの番組, 子ども向きの番組.
Examples
Tap a kanji for its reading.
- これは子ども向けの番組です。This is a children's programme.
- 外国人向けの日本語の雑誌があります。There is a Japanese magazine for foreigners.
- この料理は簡単なので、初心者向きです。This dish is easy, so it's good for beginners.
- この服は夏向きですね。These clothes are good for summer.