漫画家
also: マンガか
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Meanings
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manga artist; cartoonist; comic book artist
Refers to a professional creator of manga (Japanese comics). The loanword 'mangaka' is also used in English contexts.
As a popular manga artist, she has fans all over the world.
Many people first gain experience as an assistant to become a manga artist.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が漫画家になるto become a manga artist
He had dreamed of becoming a manga artist since he was in high school.
- 漫画家としてデビューするto make one's debut as a manga artist
She made her debut as a manga artist at the age of twenty.