1.
manga, comic, cartoon
Japanese comics or graphic novels.
漫画 refers to Japanese comics, a major part of Japanese popular culture enjoyed by all ages.
RELATED TERMS:
- 漫画家: manga artist
- 単行本: collected manga volume
- 連載: serialization
- 同人誌: self-published manga (fan works)
MAGAZINE TYPES:
- 週刊漫画: weekly manga magazine
- 少年漫画: boys' manga
- 少女漫画: girls' manga
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- 漫画を読む: to read manga
- 漫画喫茶: manga café
CULTURAL NOTE:
Japanese manga is read right-to-left, and many series are later adapted into anime.
Related Words
Related:
アニメ (anime)