Should I use 章 or 話 for manga chapter? I heard that 章 is used in books (chapter), while 話 is for animations (episodes), but some websites use 話 for manga chapters.

In the context of manga, both 章 (しょう, shō) and 話 (わ, wa) can be used, but they have different connotations:

1. 章 (shō): This term is more commonly associated with books and novels, referring to a chapter in a literary work. It implies a larger division of the narrative.
2. 話 (wa): This term is often used in the context of manga and anime, referring to a single episode or installment of a series. It is more common to see this term used for manga chapters, especially in serialized formats.

In practice, it's true that many manga series use 話 to denote chapters, particularly in shōnen and shōjo genres. So, if you're referring to manga chapters, it's perfectly acceptable to use 話.

If you're looking for a more formal or literary context, you might opt for 章, but 話 is generally the more standard and widely recognized term within the manga community.

「～巻（かん）」ex. 「ワンピースを5巻まで読んだ。」"I've read up to volume five of One Piece."

Romaji

「 ～ maki ( kan ) 」 ex . 「 wanpiisu wo 5 kan made yon da . 」 " I ' ve read up to volume five of One Piece ."

Hiragana

「 ～ まき （ かん ） 」 ex . 「 わんぴーす を 5 かん まで よん だ 。 」 " I ' ve read up to volume five of One Piece ."