N3180/219

向き

N向きN向きのN向きにN向きだ

Meanings

suitable for
intended for
direction / orientation
facing toward

About this pattern

Explanation

向き has two main uses. One is as a suffix in compounds like N向き to mean something is suitable or intended for that N (e.g., 子ども向き means suitable for children). It can also modify nouns with 向きの to describe specific kinds of things. The pattern N向きだ/collapse can describe suitability, while N向きに can indicate a direction or orientation toward something. In addition, 向きを indicate the direction the object faces (e.g., 北向きの部屋).

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Example sentences

子ども向きの絵本を選んでください。

Please choose a picture book suitable for children.

この本は初心者向きだ。

This book is suitable for beginners.

北向きの部屋は夏は涼しいが冬は寒い。

A north-facing room is cool in summer but cold in winter.

この靴は女性向きだ。

These shoes are designed for women.

高齢者向きの味付けにしてください。

Please adjust the seasoning to be suitable for the elderly.

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