1.
for young children; aimed at toddlers
Describes products, content, services, or activities designed or intended for young children, typically ages one to five. Functions as a noun modifier with の or as a compound modifier before another noun.
幼児向けの絵本を買った。
I bought a picture book for young children.
この番組は幼児向けに作られている。
This program is made for young children.
幼��向けの英語教材は種類が豊富で、選ぶのに迷う。
There are so many types of English learning materials for young children that it's hard to choose.
A compound of 幼児 (young child, toddler) and 向け (aimed at, intended for). The 向け suffix is highly productive and can attach to many target audiences: 子供向け (for children), 大人向け (for adults), 初心者向け (for beginners).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 幼児向けの絵本: picture book for toddlers
- 幼児向け番組: children's TV program
- 幼児向け教材: learning materials for young children
- 幼児向け食品: food for young children
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 子供向け: for children — broader age range, typically up to elementary school
- 幼児用: for young children's use — focuses more on physical products (seats, utensils) rather than content
- 乳幼児向け: for infants and toddlers — includes babies under one year