noun Internet Slang

tobirae

toh-BEE-rah-eh · noun · informal

A full-page illustration opening a manga chapter

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Definitions

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The decorative full-page splash that begins a manga chapter, often a striking standalone piece of art.

“The colour tobirae for this chapter is gorgeous enough to frame.”
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tobirae In A Sentence

The colour tobirae for this chapter is gorgeous enough to frame.

Origin & Usage

Japanese 扉絵 (tobirae), 'door picture'.

Variants tobira-e扉絵

People Also Ask

What is a tobirae?

It is the decorative full-page illustration that opens a manga chapter, often a striking standalone piece of art.

What does the word tobirae mean literally?

It comes from Japanese 扉絵, literally 'door picture', because it acts as the doorway into a chapter.

Are tobirae always in colour?

No, but colour tobirae are especially prized by fans, sometimes considered gorgeous enough to frame.

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