manga
noun
Simple meaning
A comic originating in Japan.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
mangguhSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈmæŋɡə
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a standard way of writing speech sounds.
Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
countablecomics
A comic originating in Japan.
countablelooselysometimes proscribed
Any comic in such a style, regardless of the country of origin.
uncountable
An artistic style heavily used in, and associated with, Japanese comics, and that has also been adopted by a comparatively low number of comics from other countries.
A barangay of Aringay, La Union, Philippines.
A barangay of Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines.
A mangalitsa pig.
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: (countable, comics) A comic originating in Japan.
Used this way, manga is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. Keep it for friendly, informal settings.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Playful
- Usage feel
- Playful and informal
Word Aura describes common impressions, not a measurement. Tone changes with sentence, speaker, relationship and situation.
More ways to use manga
- “She enjoys reading Japanese manga series in her free time.”
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