〜向きだ: meaning and usage

How to form it

• noun+向きだ
• noun+向きの+noun
• noun+に（は）+不向きだ

How it is used

Says something suits A by its nature, as in 「夏向きの服」 (clothes good for summer); the opposite is 「不向き」. 「〜向け」 means made for A on purpose, while 「〜向き」 only says it fits.

Examples

1. あの人はあの仕事には全く不向きな人です。

   He is far from suitable for that job.

2. この料理は辛くないので、子ども向きだ。

   This dish isn't spicy, so it's good for children.

3. 軽くて歩きやすい、旅行向きの靴を探している。

   I'm looking for light, comfortable shoes that are good for travelling.