1.
for beginners; beginner-friendly; aimed at beginners
Describes content, products, courses, or activities that are designed for people who are new to a subject or skill.
初心者向けの講座を受けた。
I took a course for beginners.
この料理本は初心者向けで分かりやすい。
This cookbook is aimed at beginners and easy to understand.
初心者向けの登山コースなので、体力に自信がなくても大丈夫です。
It's a beginner-friendly hiking course, so it's fine even if you're not confident about your fitness.
USAGE:
A very common label on books, courses, websites, and products in Japan. Uses the productive suffix 向け (aimed at). Often contrasted with 上級者向け (for advanced users) or 経験者向け (for experienced people).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 初心者向けの本 (book for beginners)
- 初心者向けの講座 (course for beginners)
- 初心者向けコース (beginner course)