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shonen

noun

  1. manga or anime intended primarily for boys (usually used before another noun)
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈʃəʊ.nən/ / /ˈʃoʊ.nən/

adj

Etymology: From the Japanese 少年 (shōnen, “few years”).

  1. Being in the style of shonen comics or animation.

noun

Etymology: From the Japanese 少年 (shōnen, “few years”).

  1. A style of Japanese animation and comics aimed at a younger male audience.