Meaning
向け (muke) and 向き (muki) are Japanese grammar points that are used to indicate the direction or purpose of something. The words are usually translated as:
向け (muke) = made for / aimed at
向き = suitable for / direction
向け is used as a particle, which is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and the rest of the sentence. It is typically placed after the noun that it relates to, and it is followed by a verb or adjective.
N + 向け / 向き
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Example sentences
この本は子ども向けです。
Kono hon wa kodomo muke desu.
This book is made for children. (With children in mind)
この本は子ども向きです。
Kono hon wa kodomo muki desu.
This book is suitable for children.
このテストは大学生向けです。
Kono tesuto wa daigakusei muke desu
This test is made for college students.
Muki can also literally mean direction:
このテーブルは南向きです。
Kono tēburu wa minami muki desu.
This table is facing south.
Similar grammar points
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