Definitions
graphic novel that originated in Japan, usually intended for adults and characterized by highly stylized art
Word origin
Borrowed from Japanese 漫画(まんが) (manga), from Middle Chinese 漫 (MC manH, “free, unrestrained”) + 畫 (MC hweaH|hweak, “drawing”). Compare Mandarin 漫畫／漫画 (mànhuà), Korean 만화 (漫畵／漫畫, manhwa). After an 1814 book by Katsushika Hokusai. Doublet of manhua and manhwa.
Used in a sentence
“Manga (Japanese comics) are everywhere. Even here in Auckland. One can find various titles in their original versions as well as in Chinese, Korean and English translations.”
“Lately I've been reading a Brazilian manga.”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Japanese comic style”5 letters
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