light novels

A form of light novel — A Japanese novel primarily targeting young adults, typically illustrated (in an anime/manga style) and containing not more than 50,000 words.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of light novel
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APA

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“light novels.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/light%20novels. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “light novels,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/light%20novels.

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