〜向け
intended for ~
Express an intention, decision, or scheduled action.
Remember it
Put the future action into your plan with 〜向け.
Understand
Build the pattern
Sentence formula
How it works
「〜向け」 means "intended for ~". Structure: Noun + 向け. This is a JLPT N3 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.
When to use it
Use it for weekends, appointments, project plans, and personal goals.
Tone: Neutral
A general pattern; let the sentence ending and situation set the politeness level.
Use
Hear it in real life
Everyday life
Example 1これは初心者向けの修理です。
これ は しょしんしゃ むけ の しゅうり です。
kore wa shoshinsha muke no shuuri desu.
This is a repair intended for beginners.
At work
Example 2これは初心者向けの資料です。
これ は しょしんしゃ むけ の しりょう です。
kore wa shoshinsha muke no shiryou desu.
This is a materials intended for beginners.
Everyday life
Example 3これは初心者向けの機械です。
これ は しょしんしゃ むけ の きかい です。
kore wa shoshinsha muke no kikai desu.
This is a machine intended for beginners.
Everyday life
Example 4これは初心者向けの材料です。
これ は しょしんしゃ むけ の ざいりょう です。
kore wa shoshinsha muke no zairyou desu.
This is a ingredients intended for beginners.
Make it yours
Choose one example. Replace one person, place, object, or time with a detail from your life, then say the new sentence aloud.
Recall
Test your memory
Recall practice
Can you say it?
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Read the situation, look away from the answer, and say the Japanese aloud.
Your situation
This is a repair intended for beginners.
The answer is hidden. Try to use 〜向け.
Remember tomorrow
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Review the meaning and formula later so today’s lesson moves into long-term memory.