～向け
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Suffix meaning 'intended for' or 'aimed at'. Attach to a noun to specify a target group or purpose, e.g., 『子供向け』 (kodomo muke, 'for children').
Theme
In a bookstore, User and their colleague Mika are browsing for books to recommend for a company training session.
～向け
～むけ
for ~ (suffix attached to nouns)
Core Language Building BlocksCore Forms & Grammar Patterns
Memory Hook
Imagine a sign pointing 'for kids' at a playground. The arrow is 'muke' (向け) — it directs something toward a target. 'Muke' sounds like 'make' for a purpose — 'make it for ~'.
Cultural Note
『～向け』 (～muke) is commonly used in marketing and product labeling in Japan, such as 『子供向け』 (kodomo muke, 'for children') on toys or 『初心者向け』 (shoshinsha muke, 'for beginners') in books, indicating the intended audience.
Forms
Base: ～向けSuffix meaning 'intended for' or 'aimed at'. Attach to a noun to specify a target group or purpose, e.g., 『子供向け』 (kodomo muke, 'for children').