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manga

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/ˈmæŋɡə/ · man-ga

A style of comic books and graphic novels originating in Japan, characterized by colorful artwork, vibrant characters, and fantastical themes.

Meanings

nouninformal

A style of comic books and graphic novels originating in Japan, characterized by colorful artwork, vibrant characters, and fantastical themes.

جاپان میں پیدا ہونے والی ایک طرز کی کامک کتابیں اور گرافک ناول، جو رنگین تصویر کشی، شاندار کرداروں اور خیالی تھیمز سے مزیّن ہوتی ہیں۔

منگا

manga

Synonyms

comicgraphic novelcartoonکامکگرافک ناولکارٹون

Antonyms

prosenovelnon-fictionنثرناولغیر افسانوی

Common Collocations

  • manga artist
  • manga series
  • manga culture

Example Sentences

I love reading manga after school.

میں اسکول کے بعد منگا پڑھنا پسند کرتا ہوں۔

main school ke baad manga parhna pasand karta hoon.

The new manga series features a strong female lead.

نیا منگا سلسلہ ایک مضبوط خاتون کردار کو پیش کرتا ہے۔

naya manga silsila ek mazboot khatoon kirdar ko pesh karta hai.

Manga often explores themes of friendship and adventure.

منگا اکثر دوستی اور مہم جوئی کے تھیمز کی تلاش کرتا ہے۔

manga aksar dosti aur muhim joo'i ke themes ki talash karta hai.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of manga as colorful stories brought to life through art.

Imagine a vibrant comic book page filled with dynamic characters and exciting plots.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Japanese "漫画" — whimsical drawings

First known use: 18th century

The term 'manga' has its roots in Japanese culture, originally referring to both comics and cartoons. The popularity of manga has grown significantly worldwide since the late 20th century.