shonen

noun, adj — 2 senses

shonen

noun

UK /ˈʃəʊ.nən/ · US /ˈʃoʊ.nən/

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

1

Anime, Broadcasting, Comics, Film, Literature, Manga, Media, Publishing, Television A style of Japanese animation and comics aimed at a younger male audience.

Derived terms: shonentard
Coordinate terms: shōjo, seinen, josei

shonen

adj

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

1

Anime, Broadcasting, Comics, Film, Literature, Manga, Media, Publishing, Television Being in the style of shonen comics or animation.

Coordinate terms: shojo

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