〜向け
JLPT N3:made for
"For X", in the sense of made, designed or aimed at X.
How to form it
- Put 向け after the target: 初心者向け (for beginners), 海外向け (for overseas markets).
- Before a noun, add の: 子供向けの番組 (a children's programme).
Examples
これは初心者向けの教科書です。
This is a textbook for beginners.
海外向けの商品を作っています。
We make products for overseas markets.
Similar meaning
- 〜向きsuited to / facing
"Suited to": happens to fit, whether or not it was made for them.