JLPT N3
向け
Intended for / Aimed at
Structure
Noun 向け
How it works
The grammar point 向け (muke) is used to express that something was specifically designed, created, or intended for a particular person or group. It focuses on the target audience or the destination of a product or service. When used to modify another noun, it follows the structure [Noun + 向け + の + Noun].
Examples
これは初心者向けの教科書です。
This is a textbook intended for beginners.
日本のアニメは、子供向けだけでなく大人向けのものも多い。
Japanese anime includes many titles intended for adults, not just for children.
このアパートは一人暮らし向けに作られています。
This apartment is built intended for people living alone.
Common mistakes
Confusing 向け (muke) with 向き (muki). While 向け means 'specially designed for,' 向き means 'suitable for' or 'naturally fits.' For example, a chair might be 'child-sized' (向き), but a book is 'written for children' (向け).
Tip
Think of 向け as 'Made with [Target] in mind.' If you see it at the end of a sentence as 〜向けだ or before a noun as 〜向けの, it functions like an adjective describing the intended user.
More JLPT N3 grammar
See 向け in real Japanese
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