Structure
Noun + 向け(に)
Noun + 向け + の + Noun
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About 向け
向け is a shortened form of the transitive verb 向ける 'to aim at', and is considered to be a 造語 (neologism). This means a word that was created for a specific purpose, and may not necessarily be used for anything outside of that purpose. The purpose of 向け is to attach to other nouns, in order to express that something is 'intended for (A)', 'aimed at (A)', or 'oriented toward (A)'.
向け may be seen followed by the case marking particle に (when followed by a phrase), or the case marking particle の, when linked with another noun.
向け may be seen followed by the case marking particle に (when followed by a phrase), or the case marking particle の, when linked with another noun.
- この教科書は上級者向けに書いてある。This textbook is written oriented toward advanced people.
- 子供向けに書かれた本を読んで日本語を勉強したら?Why don't you study Japanese by reading books written for children?
- オフィス向けのパソコンを10台買うとしたらいくらになりますか。If I were to buy 10 computers intended for office use, how much would that cost?
- これは大人向けの映画だから、お前には見せれないよ。This movie is intended for adults so I can't show it to you.
- 私が住んでいる所は一人暮らし向けのアパートだけれども、3人家族でもなんの不便無く住める。The place I am living is intended for one person, but even as a three person family, we can live there with no inconveniences.
Caution
向け, coming from the transitive verb 向ける is used far more often to express that something has been specifically designed for (A). On the other hand, the suffix stemming from the intransitive verb 向く, (向き), expresses something that faces toward (A), but perhaps not intentionally.- そのおもちゃは猫向けに作られている。That toy is made for cats.
- 上級者向きの本は難しいです。Books suitable for advanced learners are hard.
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Examples
この番組は大人向けだ。
This TV program is aimed at adults.
この教科書は算数を学んでいる人向けだから、日本語を学んでいる人には役に立たない。
This textbook is intended for people who are learning math, so it won't help those who are studying Japanese.
ドラゴンボールはアニメだけど、若者向けだ。小学生以下の子供向けじゃない。
'Dragonball' is an anime aimed at young people, but it is not intended for elementary school students or younger.
まずは初心者向けの参考書を勉強した方がいいですよ。
First of all, I think it would be better if you studied with a textbook aimed at beginners.
これは海外向けの番組だから、何を言っているのか全然分からない。
This is a TV program aimed at foreigners, so I have no idea what is being said.
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向け – Grammar Discussion
Most Recent Replies (2 in total)
megatron0000
I would like to inform that the “Community Discussion” link on the grammar page is not redirecting to here !
Also, I found this link to be helpful at making sure I understood the difference (although maybe minimal) between 向け and 向き. Would it be desirable to have it listed among the “Readings” ?
mrnoone
Hey
I would like to inform that the “Community Discussion” link on the grammar page is not redirecting to here !
Fixed!
Also, I found this link to be helpful at making sure I understood the difference (although maybe minimal) between 向け and 向き. Would it be desirable to have it listed among the “Readings” ?
I have added it, very good explanation
Thank you!
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