～向きだ
muki da
Suitable for; facing
Formation 接続
Noun + 向きだ; before a noun: 向きの + noun. A direction noun + 向き means facing that direction.
Explanation 説明
Describe something whose qualities suit a group or purpose. Muke commonly emphasizes the intended audience, while muki emphasizes suitability. With a direction, it means facing that direction.
Examples 例文
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この辞書は初心者向きです。
This dictionary is suitable for beginners.
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ここは家族旅行向きのホテルです。
This is a hotel suited to family trips.
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この靴は長時間の散歩向きです。
These shoes are suitable for long walks.
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この映画は小さな子供向きではありません。
This film is not suitable for small children.
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南向きの部屋なので、日当たりがよいです。
The room faces south, so it gets plenty of sunlight.
How related patterns differ 比較
代わりに may express substitution, exchange, or a compensating contrast. に代わって often emphasizes taking over a role. 向き describes suitability, while に比べて compares two things.
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| ～向きだ | Suitable for; facing | この辞書は初心者向きです。 This dictionary is suitable for beginners. |
| ～は～で有名／で知られている | Be famous for; be known for | このレストランは料理がおいしいので有名だ。 This restaurant is famous for its delicious food. |
| ～には～の～がある | Someone or something has its own particular qualities or circumstances | 人には人の事情があります。 Everyone has their own circumstances. |
| ～代わり（に） | Instead of; in return for; on the other hand | 今日は車で行く代わりに、電車を使います。 Today I will take the train instead of driving. |
| ～に応じて | According to; in response to | 会議の規模に応じて、部屋を選ぶ。 Choose a room according to the size of the meeting. |
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