初級者向(しょきゅうしゃむ)け

しょきゅうしゃむけ
noun
for beginners; aimed at beginner learners
education
1. for beginners; intended for beginner learners; entry-level
Designed for or aimed at beginners — people who are just starting to learn a skill or subject. Seen as a label on textbooks, classes, apps, tutorials, and equipment. Contrasted with 上級者向(じょうきゅうしゃむ)け (for advanced users).
初級者向(しょきゅうしゃむ)けの教材(きょうざい)。
Study material for beginners.
このアプリは初級者向(しょきゅうしゃむ)けです。
This app is aimed at beginners.
初級者向(しょきゅうしゃむ)けの本(ほん)から始(はじ)めると、挫折(ざせつ)しにくい。
Starting with a book for beginners makes it less likely you'll give up.
初級者向(しょきゅうしゃむ)けの説明(せつめい)は丁寧(ていねい)だが、ある程度(ていど)慣(な)れると物足(ものた)りなく感(かん)じる。
Beginner-level explanations are thorough, but once you get used to it you may find them lacking.

Composed of 初級者(しょきゅうしゃ) (beginner, elementary learner) and the suffix ～向(む)け (aimed at, intended for, targeted at). The suffix ～向(む)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: 初級者向(しょきゅうしゃむ)けのクラス (a beginner-level class)
  • As a predicate: この本(ほん)は初級者向(しょきゅうしゃむ)けです (This book is for beginners)
  • Common on language textbooks, music tutorials, cooking recipes, fitness programs, and game difficulty labels

Common collocations

  • 初級者向(しょきゅうしゃむ)けの本(ほん): a book for beginners
  • 初級者向(しょきゅうしゃむ)けコース: a beginner course
  • 初級者向(しょきゅうしゃむ)けの説明(せつめい): a beginner-friendly explanation
  • 初級者向(しょきゅうしゃむ)けに書(か)かれた: written for beginners

Similar words

Related Words

Antonym: 上級者向(じょうきゅうしゃむ)け (for advanced users)
Compare: 初心者向(しょしんしゃむ)け (for newcomers / complete beginners)
Compare: 入門(にゅうもん) (introduction, entry)
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