不向(ふむ)き ふむき na-adjective, noun unsuited, not cut out for descriptive 1. unsuited, not cut out for, unfit Describes a person, thing, or condition that is not well-suited for a particular purpose, role, or task. The opposite of 向き (suited for). この仕事(しごと)は彼(かれ)には不向(ふむ)きだ。🔊 This job is not suited for him. 営業(えいぎょう)には不向(ふむ)きな性格(せいかく)だと思(おも)う。🔊 I think my personality is not cut out for sales. このソファは小(ちい)さい部屋(へや)には不向(ふむ)きなので、別(べつ)のものを探(さが)した方(ほう)がいい。🔊 This sofa is not suitable for a small room, so you should look for a different one. Usage: 不向(ふむ)き is used with に or な to describe unsuitability. The pattern is [noun]には不向(ふむ)きだ or 不向(ふむ)きな[noun].Common collocations～には不向(ふむ)きだ (is unsuited for ~)不向(ふむ)きな性格(せいかく) (a personality not suited for)不向(ふむ)きな土地(とち) (land unsuitable for)Pair: The opposite is 向(む)き (suited for, appropriate for). For example: この靴(くつ)は登山(とざん)向(む)きだ (These shoes are suited for mountain climbing). Related Words Antonym: 向(む)き (suited for) Compare: 相性(あいしょう)が悪(わる)い (incompatible) Compare: 不適当(ふてきとう) (inappropriate) general Added 2026.2.16 11:02 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01 11000/11388_fumuki