manga UK /ˈmæŋɡə/US /ˈmɑŋɡə/ noun5 •A comic originating in Japan.Manga (Japanese comics) are everywhere. Even here in Auckland. One can find various titles in their original versions as well as in Chinese, Korean and English translations. — 2007 •(nonstandard) Any comic in such a style, regardless of the country of origin.Lately I've been reading a Brazilian manga. •An artistic style heavily used in, and associated with, Japanese comics, and that has also been adopted by a comparatively low number of comics from other countries. •A mangalitsa pig. •A covering for a crucifix. formsmangas