N3164/221

Noun + 向けNoun1 向けの Noun2Noun + 向けに作られた / 向けに

Meanings

  • Intended for
  • Aimed at
  • Designed for a specific audience

About this pattern

Explanation

向け indicates the target audience or purpose of something. It shows who something is designed for or who it is suitable for. It is often used with nouns referring to people (e.g., children, beginners, women) or with products and services meant for a particular group. The basic form is Noun + 向け, and you can attach の to create a more specific noun phrase (Noun1 向けの Noun2). You can also describe something as being made for a target group using 向けに作られた or 向けに followed by a verb.