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10 Language-to-English DictionariesManga
/ˈmæŋɡə/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A style of comic book or graphic novel originating from Japan, characterized by colorful artwork, vibrant characters, and fantastical themes.
"She spent the afternoon reading her favorite manga series, captivated by the intricate illustrations and compelling storylines." - 2
A comic book or graphic novel created in the manga style.
"The new manga released this month has quickly become a bestseller among young readers."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'manga' originates from the Japanese words 'man' (meaning whimsical or spontaneous) and 'ga' (meaning pictures). It has been used since the 18th century to describe a style of comic books and graphic novels that are characterized by their colorful artwork and vibrant storytelling.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Manga" is said worldwide
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manga
Transliteration: manga
"Elle a commencé à lire un manga populaire."
Manga
Transliteration: Manga
"Er liebt es, Manga zu lesen."
manga
Transliteration: manga
"Ha comprato un nuovo manga ieri."
manga
Transliteration: manga
"Ella está leyendo un manga muy interesante."
manga
Transliteration: manga
"Ele adora ler manga japonês."
मंगा
Transliteration: mangā
"वह एक नया मंगा पढ़ रहा है।"
漫画
Transliteration: mànhuà
"她正在看一本新的漫画。"
망가
Transliteration: mang-ga
"그녀는 새로운 망가를 읽고 있다."
漫画
Transliteration: manga
"彼女は新しい漫画を読んでいます。"
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