Further proof — as if you need it — that manga’s here to stay: It’s among the new words added to this year’s edition of Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary.

The definition? “A Japanese comic book or graphic novel.” Simple enough, I suppose.

Related: Other new words include “drama queen” and “himbo” 

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