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shonen

Pronunciation: /ˈʃəʊ.nən/

The English word “shonen” has 2 meanings listed here.

noun

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

adjective

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

Etymology

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

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