N3
向き
むき
Suitable for, Facing
この部屋は南向きですか。
Does this room face south?
Explanation
「向き」 has 3 uses
1Suited to
Something's nature suits a kind of person or use: 「初心者向きの本」, 「この車は大家族向きだ」.
この本は初心者向きですか?
Is this book suitable for beginners?
これは若い者向きの本だな。
This is a book for young people.
2Facing
Shows a direction, which way something faces: 「南向きの部屋」, 「横向きに寝る」.
この部屋は南向きですか。
Does this room face south?
この部屋のベランダは南向きですか?
Is this room's veranda south facing?
3Outlook, trend
Set words like 「前向き」 (positive) and 「上向き」 (improving).
あなたは本当に前向きな人なのですね。
You really are a positive person.
経済は上向きのようですね。
The economy seems to be picking up.