manga
part of speech
noun (manga, uncountable; also a manga, mangas)
meaning for a pupil
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 →
sense 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.
Trees and pragmatics
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