manga
English meaning: Manga
Definition
A comic originating in Japan.
Example
“She spends every weekend reading manga at the local library.”
Another example: “The popular manga was later adapted into an animated series.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Refers to Japanese comic books and graphic novels, now a recognized English loanword in publishing and fan culture. Usually uncountable ('read manga') but can be countable. Neutral register, common among younger readers.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Japanese 'manga', literally 'whimsical pictures', from 'man' (aimless) plus 'ga' (picture), entering English in the late 20th century.
Synonyms
- comics
- graphic novels
Related Words
Common Collocations
- read manga
- manga series
- manga artist
- japanese manga
- manga adaptation
Word Forms
manga (n); manga/mangas (pl)
Word Tools
Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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Language information
- Language
- English
- English
- Script
- Latin
- Family
- Indo-European
- Speakers
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