The word manga, refers to a style of Japanese comic books and graphic novels, often distinguished by its unique artwork and diverse genres.
Word of the day: MANGA
Pronunciation: man·ga UK/ˈmæŋ.ɡə/ US/ˈmæŋ.ɡə/
Meaning
The term 'manga' describes the comic style of storytelling with illustrations and text.
Origin and History
The Japanese word ‘manga’ literally translates to whimsical pictures or impromptu drawings.
It combines the characters 'man', meaning whimsical or unrestrained, and 'meaning', meaning picture or drawing.
The term gained widespread popularity with the publication of Hokusai Manga, a collection of illustrations by Katsushika Hokusai.
Examples from literature
- Good at baseball, spelling, musical theatre, and drawing manga. – The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl by Stacy McAnulty
- They loved manga comics and video games that matched. – Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel by Harlan Coben
Synonyms
- Graphic novel
- Comic book
- Illustrated story
Published: 17 Aug 2025, 08:00 am IST
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