Manga
n.
(Japanese - literal translation: "involuntary sketches") book of black and white sketches created in 1814 by the Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai
manga
n.
Japanese comic books; Japanese science-fiction or fantasy animated cartoons
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Manga
is the
Japanese word for
comics (sometimes also called komikku コミック) and print
cartoons. In their modern form, manga date from shortly after World War II but have a long, complex history in earlier Japanese art. In Japan, manga are widely read by children and adults of all ages, so that a broad range of subjects and topics occur in manga, including action/adventure, romance, sports and games, historical drama, comedy, science fiction and fantasy, mystery, horror, sexuality, and business and commerce, among others. Since the 1950s, manga have steadily become a major part of the Japanese publishing industry, representing a 481 billion yen market in Japan in 2006 (approximately 4.4 billion dollars). Manga have also become increasingly popular worldwide. In 2006, the United States manga market was $175-200 million.
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manga
adj.
anime (Computers)
manga (m)
n.
manga, anime, Japanese animated film industry
manga (f)
n.
hose, flexible tube through which water or other liquids are conveyed; sleeve, part of a shirt which covers the arm; protective cover or case (as for a book or record); cylinder, tubular piece (Machinery); cheesecloth; windsock
mangar
v.
pinch, pocket