magical boy en · NOUN
Etymology
Calque of Japanese 魔法少年 (まほうしょうねん, mahō shōnen). Gender inversion of magical girl.
Meanings
- A stock character in Japanese anime and manga, a young boy with superhuman abilities who must fight evil.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| magical boys | Number=Plur | lexicographic |