Amerimanga^?: refers to a graphic novel with artwork similar to the japanese manga style created by someone living in the United States. Also known as Original English Language Manga (OEL).

Bishojo^?: (pronounced "bee-show-joe") literally means "beautiful girl" referring to very beautiful or attractive young girls in manga. A bishojo is generally very cute and lovable.

Bishonen^?: (pronounced ("bee-show-nen") literally means "beautiful boy" referring to very beautiful or attractive young men in manga. Bishonen tend to be somewhat androgynous and sometimes mascline with a beauty that transcends sex appeal.

Chan^?: The honorific used to adress young children or girls in an endearing way. The term is not used among adults unless there is great affection involved. For example: "Sakura-chan is very cute."

Chibi^?: (pronounced "chee-bee") refers manga characters that are drawn very cute and tiny usually with child-like characteristics.

Cosplay^?: short for costume play, refers to dressing up like a manga character, or any other Japanese Pop culture character. Costumes can range from elaborate to simple.

Dojinshi^?: (pronounced "doh-jin-shEE") fan comics or unofficial self published works of manga. Often, they place characters from published manga into new and unique scenarios.

Henati: (pronounced "hen-tie") refers to manga containing highly sexually explicit material.

Josei^?: (pronounced "joe-say) also known as redikomi, redisu, or ladie's comics, refers to manga who's target audience is women or girls in their late teens. In other words, josei manga is shojo^? manga's big sister, aka women's manga. Josei manga usually includes more mature complex themes often with adult or explicit content. The main characters are usually in their college years or older. Common themes in josei manga are office life, marriages, infidelity, babies, families and romance. A popular josei title is "Tramps Like Us"

Kawaii^?: (pronounced "ka-why") the Japanese word for cute. Used in pop culture for anything that's super cute or adorable.

Kodomo^?: refers to manga aimed at children up to 10 years of age who are just learning to read. Common themes include potty humor, pets, and magic. A popular kodomo title is "Pokemon".

Kun^?: (pronounced "coon") is the honorific used to address children or boys. If used by adults, it's used to refer to an inferior. Sometimes used for masculine girls. Example: "Hello Hasumi-kun, how are you today?"

Mangaka^?: (pronounced "manga-kaw") the label for a manga artist. May refer to either a man or woman.

Manhwa^?: (Pronounced "man-wah") aka manhua, is the Korean equivalent of Japanese manga. Manhwa have a unique art style and other characteristics that set it apart from Japanese manga. For example it is read left to right like western manga or amiermanga.

Otaku^?: (pronounced "oh-talk-oou") refers to any serious anime or manga fan. This can sometimes be derogatory in reference to an over obsessed fan or geek.

Seinen^?: (pronounced "say-nen") refers to manga who's target audience is men or boys in their late teens. In other words, seinen manga is shonen^? manga's big brother, aka men's manga. Seinen manga usually includes more mature complex themes often with explicit content and graphic violence. The main characters are usually in their college years or older. A popular seinen title is "Lone Wolf and Cub".

Sempai^?: (pronounced "sem-pie") also spelled senpai, the honorific most commonly used for an upperclassmen. May also refer to someone who is senior to you.

Shinto^?: (pronounced "shin-toe") Japan's most ancient natural-based religion. In Shintoism, every living thing has it's own spirit, or kami. There are many Shinto shrines scattered throughout Japan.

Shojo^?: (pronounced "show-joe") also spelled shoujo, reffers to manga aimed at girls ages 10-18. Stories usually include flowery illustrations, a female protagonist with big beautiful eyes. Common themes are romance, friendship, historical drama, and magical adventures. Emotions and social interactions play a large role in shojo manga. A popular shojo manga title is "Fruits Basket".

Shojoi Ai^?: (pronounced "show-joe I") also spelled shoujo ai, is known as girl's love manga, refering to manga with girl+girl romantic relationships. Shojo^? Ai stories often have two young girls discovering that they are falling in love with each other for the first time. Shojo Ai manga generally doesn't have sexually explicit content unlike it's counterpart Shojo Ai.

Shonen^?: (pronounced "show-nen") reffers to manga aimed at boys ages 10-18. Stories are usually dramatic and action packed with a male protagonist. Common themes include sports, adventure, special powers, comedy and fighting. Romance may also be included from the viewpoint of the hero. A popular shonen title is "Naruto".

Shoneni Ai^?: (pronounced "show-nen I") also known as boysl's love manga, refers to manga with boy+boy romantic relationships. Characters are often very beautiful men or boys with feminine characteristics. Shonen^? Ai manga generally doesn't include sexually explicit content unlike its counterpart Yaoi^?. Shonen Ai manga is most popular among young female readers.

Yaoi^?: (pronounced "yow-EE") also known as boy's love manga, refers to manga with boy+boy romantic relationships. Characters are often very beautiful men or boys with feminine characteristics. Yaoi manga in specific has more sexually explicit content than it's counterpart Shonen^? Ai. Yaoi manga is most popular among young female readers. A popular yaoi manga title is "Only the Ring Finger Knows".

Yuri^?: (pronounced "your-EE") also known as girl's love manga, refers to manga with girl+girl romantic relationships. Yuri stories often have two young girls discovering that they are falling in love with each other for the first time. Yuri manga generally contains sexually explicit content unlike it's counterpart Shojo^? Ai. A popular yuri title is "Kashimashi".