No. 2,527 in Japanese
向き
Suitability; direction; orientation.
In a sentence
この本は初心者向きです。
This book is suitable for beginners.
Analyzed as『初心者向き』, indicating suitability or orientation for a beginner.
彼は体育会向きの性格を持っています。
He has a personality suited for athletic clubs.
Used as『体育会向き』showing someone's personality fitting or attuned to a certain activity or group.
このアパートは都会生活向きに設計されています。
This apartment is designed for urban living.
As『都会生活向き』, illustrating design or adaptation intended for urban living.
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