The Correct Pronunciation for Manga
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The Correct Pronunciation for Manga
I've heard manga said so many different ways. I've heard MON-guh, MAIN-guh, MON-juh... etc. I want to know, once and for all, what is the correct pronunciation. I've read from different message boards that there really isn't a standard pronunciation for it. Is that true?
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Lunis - Posts: 718
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the correct way to say it is- mong-ga ... or ... mon-ga
It's like song-ga.
It's like song-ga.
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olorc - Posts: 753
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And you ain't wrong-ga.
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HA HA So funny:lol:
(hope you've seen Trigun or that'll just sound stupid
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(hope you've seen Trigun or that'll just sound stupid
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olorc - Posts: 753
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It's Monh-guh, right? My little borther has a friend who says "I don't know what this 'monh-ga'. I do know what MAIN-GA is! Eveyone I know says it main-ga!"
Every year in Uganda, innumerable children simply. . . disappear. These children all stolen under the cover of darkness from their homes and impressed into the guerilla armies of the LRA [Lord's Resistance Army]. In the deserts of Uganda, they are forced to witness the mindless slaughter of other children until they themselves can do nothing but kill. Kill. These children, generally ranging from ages 5-12, are brainwashed into murdering in the name of the resistance and into stealing other children from their beds to suffer the same fate.
Because of this genocide of innocence, hundred and hundreds of children live every night sleeping in public places miles from their homes, because they know that if the do not-- they will disappear. They will become just another number in this genocide to which the international community has chosen to turn a blind eye. They will become, in affect, invisible-- Invisible Children.
But there are those who are trying to fight against this slaughter of Uganda's children. They fight to protect these "invisible children." Please, help them help a country full of children who know nothing by fear. Help save the innocence. For more information concerning how you can help and how you can get an incredible video about this horrific reality, visit the Invisible Children home page.
Because of this genocide of innocence, hundred and hundreds of children live every night sleeping in public places miles from their homes, because they know that if the do not-- they will disappear. They will become just another number in this genocide to which the international community has chosen to turn a blind eye. They will become, in affect, invisible-- Invisible Children.
But there are those who are trying to fight against this slaughter of Uganda's children. They fight to protect these "invisible children." Please, help them help a country full of children who know nothing by fear. Help save the innocence. For more information concerning how you can help and how you can get an incredible video about this horrific reality, visit the Invisible Children home page.
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Mangafanatic - Posts: 4918
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responding to mangafanatic:
he's wrong-ga (as shoor so tactfully put it) it's mong-ga (or monh-ga if you please) .
he's wrong-ga (as shoor so tactfully put it) it's mong-ga (or monh-ga if you please) .
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Man-ga. Say "Jammin', mon!" in a Jamaican accent, and you've basically got the "man" part of manga.
I basically obey the general pronunciation of the Japanese used to write manga, and I get a tad irritated at people who tell me I should say it "main-ga" but to each their own, I guess.
I basically obey the general pronunciation of the Japanese used to write manga, and I get a tad irritated at people who tell me I should say it "main-ga" but to each their own, I guess.
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Debitt - Posts: 3654
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Actually in Japanese, it's a 3 syllable word: ma-n-ga, so drag out the "n" a little. I would't quite say it was a rhyme with "songa" because the JP "a" is a little flatter
Never heard anyone try to say "Main-ga", most over emphasize the G, making it MANG-GA
Never heard anyone try to say "Main-ga", most over emphasize the G, making it MANG-GA
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Arnobius - Posts: 2870
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I say Main-ga, and I don't care if it's wrong. I know how it's "supposed" to be, but I really don't like saying that at all; just too awkward. Plus, I can always blame it on my supposedly backwards, hickish Texan ways. 
After all, scores died at the Alamo for my right to stretch out my vowels however I darn well please! And I'm sure somewhere, my history teacher just blew a gasket.
Unless I'm around Gypsy. Then it's usually "ma--onga"
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After all, scores died at the Alamo for my right to stretch out my vowels however I darn well please! And I'm sure somewhere, my history teacher just blew a gasket.
Unless I'm around Gypsy. Then it's usually "ma--onga"
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Ashley - Posts: 7364
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When I walk into a book store, I never know which way I should pronounce it. If the clerk is ignorant, then I should pronounce it "Main-ga". That's what I usually say, no matter how much I hate the sound of it. But then there's always the occasional educated clerk who looks at me like I'm an idiot for saying it that way. Just can't win either way.
Every year in Uganda, innumerable children simply. . . disappear. These children all stolen under the cover of darkness from their homes and impressed into the guerilla armies of the LRA [Lord's Resistance Army]. In the deserts of Uganda, they are forced to witness the mindless slaughter of other children until they themselves can do nothing but kill. Kill. These children, generally ranging from ages 5-12, are brainwashed into murdering in the name of the resistance and into stealing other children from their beds to suffer the same fate.
Because of this genocide of innocence, hundred and hundreds of children live every night sleeping in public places miles from their homes, because they know that if the do not-- they will disappear. They will become just another number in this genocide to which the international community has chosen to turn a blind eye. They will become, in affect, invisible-- Invisible Children.
But there are those who are trying to fight against this slaughter of Uganda's children. They fight to protect these "invisible children." Please, help them help a country full of children who know nothing by fear. Help save the innocence. For more information concerning how you can help and how you can get an incredible video about this horrific reality, visit the Invisible Children home page.
Because of this genocide of innocence, hundred and hundreds of children live every night sleeping in public places miles from their homes, because they know that if the do not-- they will disappear. They will become just another number in this genocide to which the international community has chosen to turn a blind eye. They will become, in affect, invisible-- Invisible Children.
But there are those who are trying to fight against this slaughter of Uganda's children. They fight to protect these "invisible children." Please, help them help a country full of children who know nothing by fear. Help save the innocence. For more information concerning how you can help and how you can get an incredible video about this horrific reality, visit the Invisible Children home page.
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Mangafanatic - Posts: 4918
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I usually just pronounce it in a similar fashion as "mango". (Hmm, a manga about mangoes... )
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TheMelodyMaker wrote:I usually just pronounce it in a similar fashion as "mango". (Hmm, a manga about mangoes...
Isn't that what they call your typical ....
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Arnobius - Posts: 2870
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Though I try to pronounce it the correct way, I would really prefer if it was "maun-ga." My preferences have very little affect upon language, however. Generally I just shrug no matter how others pronounce it, though I'm not fond of "mang-ga."
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Cap'n Crack wrote:I tolerate any pronunciation other than "them Japanese porno comics."
Bwahahahahahahaaaa!
Personally I pronounce it like manga, as in like mango. But I suspect it should be pronounced in another way.
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"them Japanese porno comics."
No, it's pronounced *those* Japanese porno comics! Get it right! :-P
"you're a doctor.... and 27 years.... so...doctor + 27 years = HATORI SOHMA" - RoyalWing, when I was 27
"Al hail the forum editting Shooby! His vibes are law!" - Osaka-chan
I could still be champ, but I'd feel bad taking it away from one of the younger guys. - George Foreman
"Al hail the forum editting Shooby! His vibes are law!" - Osaka-chan
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bigsleepj wrote:Personally I pronounce it like manga, as in like mango. But I suspect it should be pronounced in another way.
It's interesting you say that because until recently I was very confused as to the proper pronunciation of "mango."
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Cap'n Crack wrote:It's interesting you say that because until recently I was very confused as to the proper pronunciation of "mango."
Lol! XD Kinda like the pronunciation of 'potato' or 'tomato'? xD
Hm. I always pronounced it 'ma-hn-ga'...I always thought that was how it was said...xD Probabyl b/c I've never heard it pronounced any other way...^^;
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Ren_sama - Posts: 587
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I've always said it the right way. Mon-ga. C'MON PEOPLE! IT DOESN'T EVEN SPELL OUT MAIN-GA! Man-ga is understandable, but there's no "e" or "i" to make it sound like your oddball definition, MAIN-GA! OMG, that's just too weird.
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bigsleepj wrote:I *hate* the word Japanimation
Yes, there's just something about that word that just feels like sandpaper on my ears. Yuck!
Every year in Uganda, innumerable children simply. . . disappear. These children all stolen under the cover of darkness from their homes and impressed into the guerilla armies of the LRA [Lord's Resistance Army]. In the deserts of Uganda, they are forced to witness the mindless slaughter of other children until they themselves can do nothing but kill. Kill. These children, generally ranging from ages 5-12, are brainwashed into murdering in the name of the resistance and into stealing other children from their beds to suffer the same fate.
Because of this genocide of innocence, hundred and hundreds of children live every night sleeping in public places miles from their homes, because they know that if the do not-- they will disappear. They will become just another number in this genocide to which the international community has chosen to turn a blind eye. They will become, in affect, invisible-- Invisible Children.
But there are those who are trying to fight against this slaughter of Uganda's children. They fight to protect these "invisible children." Please, help them help a country full of children who know nothing by fear. Help save the innocence. For more information concerning how you can help and how you can get an incredible video about this horrific reality, visit the Invisible Children home page.
Because of this genocide of innocence, hundred and hundreds of children live every night sleeping in public places miles from their homes, because they know that if the do not-- they will disappear. They will become just another number in this genocide to which the international community has chosen to turn a blind eye. They will become, in affect, invisible-- Invisible Children.
But there are those who are trying to fight against this slaughter of Uganda's children. They fight to protect these "invisible children." Please, help them help a country full of children who know nothing by fear. Help save the innocence. For more information concerning how you can help and how you can get an incredible video about this horrific reality, visit the Invisible Children home page.
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Mangafanatic wrote:Yes, there's just something about that word that just feels like sandpaper on my ears. Yuck!
Despite the fact that the word "anime" rolls off the tongue like honey / mustard / ketcup / your pick Japanimation sounds like one of those English words that should never have been created because it sounds like it was meant to offend. Its right up there with the word "Unputdownable" which I consider to be a personal low-point in the English language.
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bigsleepj wrote:I *hate* the word Japanimation
I've never heard that word used before.
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Indigo_Eyes wrote:I've never heard that word used before.
That's because very few people like it. It was popular in the 80s but, thank goodness, it has become less popular. Still some use it at anime conventions which is about as smart as whistling Yankee Doodle in an Atlanta bar during happy-hour (a paraphrasing of Terry Pratchett)
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Do you want to know something really sad? I have always called it 'main-ga' and most of the people I know say it the same way, so I have 'corrected' some of my high school friends when they say 'monga'. I'm so ashamed. I don't know why- but 'monga' sounds so weird to me. I guess its just cause I first got into manga over the internet- and I assumed it was 'main-ga'. Now I can't get it out. I must try, though, for it is my duty to be the grammer and pronunciation queen!!! Sigh...
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