(しょきゅうしゃむ)

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)教材(きょうざい)
Study material for beginners.
このアプリ初級者向(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)(ほん)から(はじ)める挫折(ざせつ)しにくい。
Starting with a book for beginners makes it less likely you'll give up.
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 ~()け (aimed at, intended for, targeted at). The suffix ~()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 -modifier: 初級者向(しょきゅうしゃむ)クラス (a beginner-level class)
  • As a predicate: この(ほん)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)(ほん): a book for beginners
  • 初級者向(しょきゅうしゃむ)コース: a beginner course
  • 初級者向(しょきゅうしゃむ)説明(せつめい): a beginner-friendly explanation
  • 初級者向(しょきゅうしゃむ)()かれた: written for beginners

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