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4週2日目 子ども向け
Perspective・object・obligation
4週2日目

〜向け/〜向き

接続:N+向け/向き(の・に)
for purpose; suitable for the subject
注意 / Note:向け is designed for the object; 向き is suitable for the subject; 次第で is depending, and Vます語幹+次第 is immediately.
比較 / Compare:Same article: 〜次第で/〜次第/〜次第です. These models are often mistakenly chosen for each other — carefully read the 接続 and nuances above and then decide.
よく出る形 / Common form:名詞+向け(の・に)=Intentionally make that object/名詞+向き(の・だ)=INTENTIONALLY match that object. This is a place that is often asked.
これは子ども向けの番組だ。
This is a program for children.
このコースは初心者向きだ。
This course is suitable for beginners.
この味つけは日本人向きだと言われた。
People say this seasoning method suits Japanese taste.

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