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向き・向け: the difference

Meaning

Suitable for, Facing

Past papers

Not yet

Example

この部屋へやは南みなみ向むきですか。

Does this room face south?

Meaning

Intended for, Aimed at

Past papers

Tested once in past papers

Example

この番組ばんぐみは大人おとな向むけだ。

This TV program is aimed at adults.

How to tell them apart

「〜向き」: naturally suitable, whether or not it was made for them.

「〜向け」: made specifically for a group; the target was fixed at the design stage.

Example: 「この服は若者向きだ」 means the style suits young people (adults can wear it too); 「この服は若者向けに作られた」 means it was designed for young people.

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