The direction or orientation something faces; exposure (e.g. to sun); aspect or orientation of a thing or space.
この部屋は南向きで日当たりがいい。
This room faces south and gets a lot of sunlight.
看板の向きを少し変えたほうが目立つ。
It would be more noticeable if we slightly change the sign's orientation.
風向きが変わったので、洗濯物を取り込みましょう。
The wind direction has changed, so let's bring in the laundry.
Used (often as a suffix) to indicate that something is suited for or designed for a particular use or group (e.g., 'for beginners').
この本は初心者向きで、やさしい説明が多い。
This book is for beginners and has many simple explanations.
子供向きの映画なので、暴力描写はほとんどない。
It's a movie for children, so there is almost no violence.
このアプリは高齢者向きに作られている。
This app is made for elderly people.
A tendency or inclination (the quality of leaning toward a particular direction or attitude).
彼は細かいことを気にする向きがある。
He tends to worry about small details.
最近、物価は上昇する向きにある。
Recently, prices have tended to rise.
Refers to the nature or kind of a request or proposal — used like 'of that nature' (e.g., 'requests of that kind').
そういう向きのご意見は社内で共有しておきます。
We will share opinions of that kind within the company.
その向きの質問は窓口で受け付けています。
Questions of that nature are handled at the counter.
Denotes the person or group toward whom something is directed — the intended recipient or target audience (similar to 'for whom').
この手紙は先生向きではなく、学生向きに書かれている。
This letter isn't written for teachers; it's written for students.
彼女向きのアドバイスをしてあげてください。
Please give advice that's appropriate for her.