What it means
向け means “intended for” or “aimed at.” It is attached mainly to a noun that identifies the target audience, market, purpose, or destination of something. The resulting expression describes something designed or prepared specifically for that target, such as a course for working adults or a product for children. It is commonly used before another noun with 向けの, and it can also be used as a predicate with a copula.
Usage note
向け emphasizes that something is designed or directed toward a particular target. Do not confuse it with 向き, which more often means suitable or well-suited for someone or something; the distinction can be subtle in some contexts.
How to use it
この講座は社会人向けです。
This course is intended for working adults.
この講座は社会人向けだ。
This course is intended for working adults.
Example sentences
この博物館には、子ども向けの科学実験教室があります。
This museum has a science experiment class intended for children.
この求人情報は、海外で働きたい大学生向けです。
This job posting is intended for university students who want to work overseas.
この料理教室は、忙しい会社員向けの短期コースです。
This cooking class is a short-term course intended for busy company employees.