GRAMMAR
〜向き
suitable for
Explanation
NOTE
〜向き means suitable for or appropriate for — indicating that something is fitting or well-matched for a particular person or purpose based on its nature or characteristics.
このゲームは子ども向きだ。
This game is suitable for children.
〜向き indicates that something is designed for or appropriate for a specific person or group.
NOTE
向き differs from 向け: 向き describes what something is naturally suited for (subjective suitability), while 向け means specifically made or targeted for. 向き is more descriptive; 向け is more intentional.
この仕事は几帳面な人向きだ。
This job is suitable for methodical people.
It highlights the target audience or the type of person who possesses the right qualities for the task.
STRUCTURE
N辞
向きこのコースは初心者向きです。
Kono koosu wa shoshinshamuki desu.
This course is suitable for beginners.
この仕事は几帳面な人向きだ。
Kono shigoto wa kichoumen na hitomuki da.
This job is suitable for methodical people.
その映画は大人向きの内容だ。
Sono eiga wa otonamuki no naiyou da.
That film has content suitable for adults.
Practice exercises
1
この本は子供向きだ。
This book is suitable for children.
Answer
向き
2
この部屋は一人暮らし向きだ。
This room is suitable for living alone.
Answer
向き
3
この料理は夏向きです。
This dish is suitable for summer.
Answer
向き
4
このプログラムは独学で技術を習得したい中級者向きに設計されている。
This program is designed as suitable for intermediate learners who want to acquire skills through self-study.
Answer
向き
5
このゲームは子ども向きだ。
This game is suitable for children.
Answer
向き
6
この料理は辛いものが好きな人向きだ。
This dish is suitable for people who like spicy food.
Answer
向き
7
その映画は大人向きの内容なので、子どもには見せられない。
That film has content suitable for adults, so it cannot be shown to children.
Answer
向き
8
この仕事は几帳面で忍耐力がある人向きだと思う。
I think this job is suitable for people who are meticulous and have patience.
Answer
向き