1.
for advanced users; intended for advanced learners; aimed at experts
Designed for or aimed at people who already have a high level of skill or experience. Commonly seen as a label on textbooks, courses, tutorials, products, or ski slopes. Contrasted with 初級者向け (for beginners).
上級者向けの本。
A book for advanced learners.
このコースは上級者向けです。
This course is for advanced learners.
上級者向けの問題は、思ったより難しかった。
The problems for advanced learners were harder than I expected.
このスキー場には初心者コースも上級者向けコースも揃っている。
This ski resort has both beginner courses and advanced courses.
Composed of 上級者 (advanced person, advanced learner) and the productive suffix ～向け (aimed at, intended for, targeted at). The suffix ～向け attaches to a noun referring to a group of people and forms a noun or modifier meaning "intended for [that group]."
USAGE:
- As a の-modifier: 上級者向けの教材 (materials for advanced learners)
- As a predicate: このコースは上級者向けです (This course is for advanced learners)
- Common on textbooks, language courses, software tutorials, cooking recipes, hiking trails, and ski slopes
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 上級者向けの本: a book for advanced readers
- 上級者向けコース: an advanced-level course
- 上級者向けの問題: advanced-level problems
- 上級者向けに作られている: designed for advanced users
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 初級者向け: for beginners — the direct antonym
- 中級者向け: for intermediate learners — the middle level
- 初心者向け: for beginners / newcomers — close in meaning to 初級者向け, slightly more beginner-friendly in nuance
- 経験者向け: for experienced people — broader; emphasizes experience rather than proficiency level