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manga

[ mahng-guh, mang ]

noun

  1. a Japanese graphic novel, typically intended for adults, characterized by highly stylized art.


manga

/ ˈmæŋɡə /

noun

    1. a type of Japanese comic book with an adult theme
    2. ( as modifier )

      manga videos



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Word History and Origins

Origin of manga1

1985–90; < Japanese: literally, cartoon, comic strip

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Example Sentences

I would say more of my inspiration stems from ‘manga’ or anime.

Limited camping and sleeping spots in a manga-cat-themed ‘resort’ are sporadically available for the truly cat-crazed.

The original film is a cartoon (Oldboy was first a Japanese manga), and should have stayed that way.

In April, Murakami released his film Jellyfish Eyes, inspired by “a manga called GeGeGe no Kitaro” from the 1960s.

We respect the genius and ingenuity, not only the Korean film but the Japanese manga, the original source.

Would Manga Colorada fulfil his contract and cast a shadow of peril over the Bernalillo route?

Manga Colorada, bereaved and with blackened face, lay in wait for the first step of the emigrants outside of their city of refuge.

Besides, he wanted them to warn the Apaches out of the neighborhood and thus avert from his head the vengeance of Manga Colorada.

Manga Colorada spurred to the front of his people, shaking his lance and yelling for a charge.

He wore neither beard nor moustache; but his hair, black and snaky, hung down trailing over the velvet embroidery of his manga.

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