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N3 Lesson 9: 3/22

()Suitable for, Facing

Structure

Noun + ()

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About 向き

() is another noun in Japanese that is frequently used as a suffix. () comes from the intransitive verb ()く, meaning 'to face'. This word is often attached to the end of other nouns, in order to show that something is 'facing (A)', or 'suitable for (A)'.

Due to () being intransitive, it usually implies that something is facing toward (A) naturally, or through chance. Because of this, it may convey that something is 'suitable for (A)', but not necessarily designed specifically for it.

Caution

()け, coming from the transitive verb ()ける is used far more often to express that something has been specifically designed for (A).

When comparing () and ()け, the primary difference is that () conveys that something is 'appropriate for (A)', while ()け is closer to 'intended for (A)'.

Examples

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    この部屋(へや)(みなみ)()ですか。

    Does this room face south?

    それだと()(ぎゃく)ですよ。

    If that's the case, the way it's facing is back to front.

    経済(けいざい)(うわ)()のようですね。

    The economy seems to be looking up. (facing)

    あなたはいつも(まえ)()(ひと)だ。

    You are always positive. (Facing forward)

    これは(わか)(もの)()(ほん)だな。

    This book is suitable for young people. (facing)

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