1.
for families; family-oriented; family-friendly
Designed, intended, or suitable for families. Commonly used as a modifier to describe products, services, events, or places that cater to families with children.
家族向けのレストランを探している。
I'm looking for a family-friendly restaurant.
このマンションは家族向けの間取りになっている。
This apartment has a layout designed for families.
週末に家族向けのイベントが公園で開催されるので、子どもたちを連れて行こうと思う。
A family-oriented event will be held in the park this weekend, so I'm thinking of taking the children.
A compound of 家族 (family) and 向け (aimed at, intended for). The ～向け pattern is extremely productive and indicates the target audience or purpose: 子ども向け (for children), 大人向け (for adults), 初心者向け (for beginners).
Used as a noun modifier with の, or directly before another noun.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 家族向けの住宅: family-oriented housing
- 家族向けの映画: family-friendly movie
- 家族向けの旅行プラン: family travel plan
- 家族向けイベント: family-oriented event
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 児童向け: for children — targets children specifically
- 幼児向け: for toddlers/young children — targets younger children
- ファミリー向け: family-oriented — katakana loanword version, often used in marketing