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manga

Pronunciation: /ˈmaŋgə/
Definition of manga

noun

[mass noun]
  • a style of Japanese comic books and graphic novels, typically aimed at adults as well as children. Compare with anime.

Origin:

1950s: Japanese, from man 'indiscriminate' + ga 'picture'

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