manga

Everyday

1. Japanese comics and graphic novels, usually read from right to left, with a special drawing style (big eyes, speed lines). tree →
2. The drawing style of these comics. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life, manga are very popular with children and teenagers around the world; many libraries have a manga section. In art lessons pupils try drawing in manga style. Many manga become anime (Japanese cartoons). Some manga are for adults, so check the age rating. Phrases: «read manga», «a manga series», «manga-style drawing».

Examples

• My cousin reads a new manga every week. tree →
• Manga books are read from right to left. tree →
• Our library has a whole shelf of manga. tree →
• In art we drew a cat in manga style with big shiny eyes. tree →
• Many popular cartoons started as manga. tree →
• She is saving up for the next volume of her manga series. tree →
• «Manga» is a Japanese loanword. tree →
• Check the age rating, because some manga are for adults. tree →

Note

Usually uncountable («I love manga»), but «a manga» for one book is also used; plural «manga» or «mangas». A loanword from Japanese. Do not confuse with «mango» (the fruit) or «anime» (animated films and shows). Not a maths word.