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.
幼児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