子 供 向(こどもむ)け

こどもむけ

noun, adjective (no)

intended for children; child-friendly

1. intended for children; aimed at children; child-friendly

Describes products, content, events, or services that are designed or suitable for children. Uses the suffix 向(む)け meaning 'aimed at' or 'intended for.'

子供向(こどもむ)けの番組(ばんぐみ)を見(み)ている。

I'm watching a program for children.

この本(ほん)は子供向(こどもむ)けに書(か)かれている。

This book is written for children.

子供向(こどもむ)けのイベントが週末(しゅうまつ)に開催(かいさい)される予定(よてい)です。

An event for children is scheduled to be held on the weekend.

USAGE:
The suffix 向(む)け is productive and can attach to many words to mean 'aimed at' or 'intended for.' Other common combinations include 大人向(おとなむ)け (for adults), 初心者向(しょしんしゃむ)け (for beginners), and 海外向(かいがいむ)け (for overseas markets). Used as a の-adjective to modify nouns.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

子供向(こどもむ)けの本(ほん) (book for children)
子供向(こどもむ)けの番組(ばんぐみ) (program for children)
子供向(こどもむ)けに作(つく)る (to make for children)

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Added 2026.3.19 18:16

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