Translation and Meaning of: 漫画 - manga

The term 「漫画」 (manga) refers to a style of comic book or graphic novel created in Japan. The word itself is composed of two kanji: 「漫」 (man), which means "fun" or "carefree," and 「画」 (ga), which means "drawing" or "image." This combination reflects the playful and engaging nature of the visual narratives that characterize this medium of communication. The word manga was popularized in the early 19th century, but its roots can be traced back to illustrations and caricatures from the Edo period, which were used for entertainment and education.

Although 「漫画」 (manga) is often associated with the modern style of Japanese comics, it has origins that trace back to ancient art. During the Edo Period, which lasted from 1603 to 1868, artists like Hokusai created illustrations that were called "tobae" or "hakubutsushi," which served as predecessors to what we now call manga. The end of the Edo period witnessed the emergence of humorous illustrations and narratives that evolved into the manga we know today. These influences and the evolution of the style transmitted the cultural significance and traditional importance of manga in Japan.

Manga is not just a form of entertainment but also a crucial component of Japanese pop culture. There are various genres within manga, ranging from action and adventure to romance, horror, and science fiction. Some of the most popular genres include:

• Shounen Manga (少年漫画) - aimed at young boys, focusing on exciting adventures and battles.
• 少女漫画 (Shoujo Manga) - aimed at young girls, often centered on romance and personal relationships.
• 青年漫画 (Seinen Manga) - aimed at adult male audiences, with more complex and mature themes.
• 女性漫画 (Josei Manga) - for adult women, with realistic and emotional stories.
• ホラー漫画 (Horror Manga) - focused on horror and suspense.

The popularity of manga has expanded globally, with translations and adaptations widely available. It has not only influenced the creation of anime, which are animations based on manga stories, but has also impacted comic styles outside of Japan. Readers and artists around the world continue to draw inspiration from the rich legacy of 「漫画」, making it an ever-evolving cultural phenomenon.

Vocabulary

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Synonyms and similar words

• まんが (Manga) - Manga or Japanese comics.
• マンガ (Manga) - Katakana version of "manga", usually used in more modern or specific contexts.
• 漫画書籍 (Manga Shoseki) - Comic books.
• 漫画本 (Manga Hon) - Manga books, which may refer to individual volumes.
• 漫画雑誌 (Manga Zasshi) - Manga magazines, publishing various stories in anthology format.
• 漫画作品 (Manga Sakuhin) - Manga works, referring to any creation in manga format.
• 漫画コミック (Manga Komikku) - The English-Japanese term for manga, used to emphasize the relationship with Western comics.
• 漫画マンガ (Manga Manga) - A redundant way, but used to reinforce the identity of the genre.
• 漫画コミックス (Manga Komikkusu) - With a deficiency in English, referring to bound collections of mangas.
• 漫画単行本 (Manga Tankōbon) - Hardcover volumes of manga, collecting chapters previously published in magazines.
• 漫画連載 (Manga Rensai) - Serialized publication of a manga, chapter by chapter, in magazines.
• 漫画シリーズ (Manga Shirīzu) - Manga series, referring to a set of interconnected volumes.
• 漫画アニメ (Manga Anime) - Animated adaptations of comic book stories.
• 漫画映画 (Manga Eiga) - Movies based on mangas.
• 漫画原作 (Manga Gensaku) - Original manga work that serves as a basis for other media.
• 漫画版 (Manga Ban) - Manga version of a story, often adapted from another source.
• 漫画業界 (Manga Gyōkai) - Manga industry, encompassing all aspects of production and publication.
• 漫画家 (Manga Ka) - Manga artist or author.
• 漫画編集者 (Manga Henshūsha) - Manga specialist editor.

漫画

Romaji: manga
Kana: まんが
Type: Noun
L: jlpt-n4

Translation / Meaning: quadrinhos; desenho animado

Meaning in English: comic;cartoon

Definition: A story that depicts a story using images and dialogues.

Example Sentences - (漫画) manga

See below some example sentences:

私は漫画が大好きです。

Watashi wa manga ga daisuki desu

I love manga.

• 私 (watashi) - signifies "I" in Japanese
• は (wa) - grammatical particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
• 漫画 (manga) - It means "manga" in Japanese.
• が (ga) - Grammatical particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
• 大好き (daisuki) - means "like very much" in Japanese
• です (desu) - verb "to be" in Japanese, used to indicate the formality of the sentence