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Towards
向け
{向|む}け means "intended for", "aimed at". Used with nouns.
[!info] Example この本は{子供|こども}==向け==です。 The book is for children.
向き
{向|む}き means "suitable for". Close to 向け, but intended doesn't exactly means suitable. Also means "facing". Used with nouns.
[!info] Example この{建物|たてもの}は{南|みなみ}==向き==です。 This building is facing south.
を中心に
を{中心|ちゅう|しん}に means "mainly", "focused on". Used with nouns.
[!info] Example ポケモンはポケモン==を中心にする==ゲームです。 Pokémon is a game centered around on Pokémon battles.
この{授業|じゅぎょう}は{漢字|かんじ}==を中心に=={習|なら}います。 This class focuses on learning kanjis.
に対して
Towards
The first meaning of に{対|たい}して is "towards", "regarding". Focuses on action, attitude, feelings, etc. Used with a noun.
[!info] Example {彼|かれ}は{子供|こども}==に対して=={優|やさ}しいです。 He is kind towards children.
In contrast to
V + の
い-Adj
な-Adj + (な + の)
N + な + の
+ に対して
The second meaning is "in contrast to".
[!info] Example {弟|おとうと}は{漢字|かんじ}を{読|よ}むこと==に対して==、{私|わたし}が{読|よ}みません。 My little brother can read kanji, whereas I can't.