At a glance
～向け means "intended for" or "aimed at" a certain group. It shows who a product, service or piece of information was made for.
[Noun] + 向けの + [Noun]
[Noun] + 向けに + [Verb]
[Noun] + 向けだ／向けです
これは子供向けの本です。 This is a book for children.
How to form it
向け attaches to a noun that names the target group. It is neutral in register and is used in speech and writing.
| Use | Pattern | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Before a noun | Noun + 向けの + noun | 初心者向けの本 | a book for beginners |
| Compound noun | Noun + 向け + noun | 子供向け番組 | a children's TV program |
| Before a verb | Noun + 向けに + verb | 学生向けに書かれた本 | a book written for students |
| End of sentence | Noun + 向けだ／です | この本は子供向けです。 | This book is for children. |
Before another noun, 向け is usually followed by の, but it can also join the noun directly as a compound: 学生向けの教材 and 学生向け教材 are both correct.