English–Korean

“comic” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationmanhwa

Example

오늘 만화를 샀어요.o neul man hwa reul sa sseo yo

I bought a comic today.

Illustration for 만화 (comic)

How to say “comic” in Korean

“Comic” in Korean is 만화 (manhwa).

Scenes unfold panel by panel, with drawings and dialogue showing what happens.

Full entry for 만화: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 만화

카페에서 만화를 읽었어요.ka pe e seo man hwa reul il geo sseo yo

I read a comic at a cafe.

Tips for using 만화

  • In Korean, 만화 (manhwa, "comic") can cover both a full comic book and a short cartoon, so it is broader than comic strip.

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