Synonyms for
Manga
Definition
a style of Japanese comic books and graphic novels, typically aimed at adults and often characterized by highly stylized art
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Informal
Common collocations
- read manga
- draw manga
- manga artist
- manga series
- shonen manga
- shojo manga
- new manga
- popular manga
Word family
noun manga
Usage note
Manga is a Japanese term for comics or graphic novels. While often used interchangeably with 'comic' or 'graphic novel' in English, it specifically refers to the style originating from Japan.
Example sentences
- I read a manga about a ninja warrior.
- My friend loves to draw manga characters.
- There is a new manga series that just came out.
- The manga artist is very talented.
- I have a collection of manga books.
Quotes
"I love manga. I wish I could marry it." - Jhonen Vasquez
"Manga and anime are time-consuming. They are very relaxing. But I need to be careful with my time." - Hayao Miyazaki
"I was just a fan of manga. And like all fans, I wanted to try my hand at it." - Akira Toriyama