shōnen

A form of shonen — A style of Japanese animation and comics aimed at a younger male audience.

Meanings

nounshōnen (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative form of shonen.
adjectiveshōnen (comparative more shōnen, superlative most shōnen)

comparative more shōnen · superlative most shōnen

  1. alternativeAlternative form of shonen.
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APA

shōnen. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/sh%C5%8Dnen

MLA

“shōnen.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/sh%C5%8Dnen. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “shōnen,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/sh%C5%8Dnen.

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