Japanese word

向き

Pronunciation

Romajimuki

Meaning

  • nounsuitable for ___

Example

これは子ども向きです。ko re wa ko do mo mu ki de su

This is suitable for children.

Illustration for 向き (suitable for ___)

More examples

この本は子ども向きです。ko no hon wa ko do mo mu ki de su

This book is suitable for children.

この料理は大人向きの味です。ko no ryō ri wa otona mu ki no aji de su

This dish has a flavor suitable for adults.

Core concept

Expresses a fit between something and its intended audience or use, as if it faces that target.

Common phrases

  • 大人向きotona mu ki

    suitable for adults

  • 家族向きka zoku mu ki

    suitable for families

Similar words

向けmuke: A designation for something intended or suited for a particular audience.

Definition in Japanese

特定の人や目的に適していること。toku tei no hito ya moku teki ni teki shi te i ru ko to

Word origin

The verb 向く (muku, "to face" or "to suit") has the continuative form 向き (muki), which developed a noun use for suitability toward a person or purpose.

Usage tips

  • In compounds, 向き (muki) can mark suitability rather than physical direction, so 大人向き (otona-muki) means suitable for adults.

Other meanings

  • directionnoun
  • orientationnoun

Opposites

  • 不向きfumukiunsuitablena-adjective

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