Definify.com

Definition 2024


shonen

shonen

See also: shōnen

English

Alternative forms

Noun

shonen (uncountable)

  1. (anime, manga) A style of anime and manga aimed at a younger male audience.

Coordinate terms

  • shojo (female audience)

Adjective

shonen (comparative more shonen, superlative most shonen)

  1. (anime, manga) Being in the style of shonen manga or anime.

Coordinate terms

  • shojo (female audience)

Japanese

Romanization

shonen

  1. rōmaji reading of しょねん