向き
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向き
muki
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N3
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📊 Pattern Stats
JLPT Level
N3
Intermediate · Expressing nuance & contrast
Reading
muki
Post ID
50874
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📝 Usage Notes
suitable for~
📖 How to use it
Indicates that something is designed or suited for a particular type of person or purpose.
Attaches to
Attach to a noun directly: Noun + 向き. For verbs, use the plain past tense or the dictionary form, but noun + 向き is the most common and safest pattern at this level.
This pattern means 'suitable for' or 'aimed at'. It is used when something is made, recommended, or appropriate for a certain group. For example, a movie can be 子供向き (for children), or a course can be 初心者向き (for beginners). It often appears in descriptions of products, services, or media. It is similar to 向け, but 向き suggests a general suitability, while 向け implies something is specifically 'directed' at an audience. In many contexts, they overlap, but with 向き you focus on the characteristics that match the person.
この本は子供向きですね。
Kono hon wa kodomo muki desu ne.
This book is suitable for children.
この映画は大人向きだから、子供は楽しめないかもしれない。
Kono eiga wa otona muki dakara, kodomo wa tanoshimenai kamoshirenai.
This movie is aimed at adults, so children might not enjoy it.
このアパートは一人暮らし向きだと思う。
Kono apāto wa hitorigurashi muki da to omou.
I think this apartment is suitable for living alone.
Not 向け
向け means 'intended for' and is more about the target audience or purpose, often used in marketing. 向き focuses on inherent suitability. For example, 子供向けのアニメ is an anime made for kids, while 子供向きのアニメ is an anime that suits kids because of its content. In many cases they are interchangeable, but if you want to emphasize that something is 'designed' for a group, use 向け.
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Neutral; used in both spoken and written Japanese, but more common in descriptive or explanatory statements.
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向き
📚 How to Master This Pattern
Say It Aloud
Press Hear it and repeat 向き three times. Feel the rhythm — grammar patterns have a natural flow.
Flip Before Reading
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Write Two Sentences
Compose two original sentences using 向き. One about yourself, one about something you see right now.
Spaced Review
Save this pattern and revisit at 10 min, 1 day, 3 days. Production (writing) beats recognition for grammar.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does the grammar pattern 向き mean?
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Suitable for~
What JLPT level is 向き?
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Nihoner currently groups this pattern under JLPT N3 — Intermediate · Expressing nuance & contrast. Use the level label as study guidance rather than a prediction of what will appear on an exam.
How do you use 向き in a sentence?
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Attach 向き (muki) to the appropriate verb or noun form as described in the usage notes. Then try writing two original sentences — one about yourself and one about something around you.
Is 向き formal or casual Japanese?
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向き is used in both casual and polite contexts. It appears frequently in everyday conversation, textbooks, and simple written materials.
How can I remember 向き long-term?
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Use the flashcard on this page for active recall — see the pattern, reconstruct the usage from memory, then flip. Follow with the 4-choice quiz to distinguish it from similar patterns. Review later the same day and again over the following days. Writing original sentences can help you practise using the pattern in context.