幼児(ようじ)向(む)け

ようじむけ
noun, no-adjective
for young children; aimed at toddlers
familyeducation
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(ようじ)向(む)けの絵本(えほん)を買(か)った。
I bought a picture book for young children.
この番組(ばんぐみ)は幼児(ようじ)向(む)けに作(つく)られている。
This program is made for young children.
幼児(ようじ)向(む)けの英語(えいご)教材(きょうざい)は種類(しゅるい)が豊富(ほうふ)で、選(えら)ぶのに迷(まよ)う。
There are so many types of English learning materials for young children that it's hard to choose.

A compound of 幼児(ようじ) (young child, toddler) and 向(む)け (aimed at, intended for). The 向(む)け suffix is highly productive and can attach to many target audiences: 子供(こども)向(む)け (for children), 大人(おとな)向(む)け (for adults), 初心者(しょしんしゃ)向(む)け (for beginners).

Common collocations

Similar words

  • 子供(こども)向(む)け: for children — broader age range, typically up to elementary school
  • 幼児用(ようじよう): for young children's use — focuses more on physical products (seats, utensils) rather than content
  • 乳幼児(にゅうようじ)向(む)け: for infants and toddlers — includes babies under one year

Related Words

Compare: 子供向(こどもむ)け (for children)
Compare: 家族向(かぞくむ)け (for families)
Compare: 児童向(じどうむ)け (for children)
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