1.
to turn toward, to point
To direct something in a particular direction.
カメラを向ける。
To point the camera.
顔をこちらに向けた。
He turned his face this way.
彼は私に背を向けて歩き出した。
He turned his back to me and started walking away.
2.
to aim at, to direct to
To target or address something toward a specific purpose or audience.
子供向けの番組。
A program for children.
〜向け means 'intended for' or 'aimed at.'
初心者向けの本。
A book for beginners.
もっと将来に目を向けるべきだ。
You should pay more attention to the future.
VERB PAIR:
- 向ける (transitive): to turn/point something
- 向く (intransitive): to face, to turn
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 〜に向ける: to direct toward ~
- 〜向け: intended for ~, aimed at ~
- 顔を向ける: to turn one's face
- 目を向ける: to turn one's eyes/attention
- 背を向ける: to turn one's back on
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 子供向け: for children
- 初心者向け: for beginners
- 海外向け: for overseas/export
Conjugation: 向けない / 向けます / 向けて / 向けた