向き
JLPT Level: N3
Meanings
suitable for
intended for
direction / orientation
facing toward
Usage
N向き
N向きの
N向きに
N向きだ
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).
子ども向きの絵本を選んでください。
こどもむきのえほんをえらんでください。
Please choose a picture book suitable for children.
この本は初心者向きだ。
このほんはしょしんしゃむきだ。
This book is suitable for beginners.
北向きの部屋は夏は涼しいが冬は寒い。
きたむきのへやはなつはすずしいがふゆはさむい。
A north-facing room is cool in summer but cold in winter.
この靴は女性向きだ。
このくつはじょせいむきだ。
These shoes are designed for women.
高齢者向きの味付けにしてください。
こうれいしゃむきのあじつけにしてください。
Please adjust the seasoning to be suitable for the elderly.