向(む)け

むけ

suffix

aimed at; intended for; for

1. aimed at; intended for; for ~

A suffix attached to nouns indicating that something is designed for, targeted at, or suitable for a particular audience, purpose, or destination.

この本(ほん)は子(こ)ども向(む)けだ。

This book is intended for children.

I participated in a course aimed at beginners.

This product was developed for overseas markets and is not sold in Japan.

向(む)き: suited to, whether or not it was made for that group (子(こ)ども向(む)きの味(あじ), a taste children like). 向(む)け means made or aimed for it (子(こ)ども向(む)けの番組(ばんぐみ), a program produced for children).
用(よう): for the use of, stressing practical purpose: 業務用(ぎょうむよう) (for business use)

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