Canon (English word, pronounced like the weapon "cannon") is a term that can be applied to manga. It originated from the term "Biblical canon", which refers to the books that make up the scripture. When applied to any fiction, and in particular manga, "canon" means a story or theme that legitimately came from the original author. Works done by fans, such as fanfiction, are not canon.
Canon can be applied to manga in many ways. Canon Universe or "Canon-verse" refers to the original world or setting the story was set in, with no added details or characters. Canon pairings denote pairings that are acknowledged directly in the original story. Canon is just a useful term that can applied to pretty much anything to denote its authenticity.
Examples of "canon" things:
From Library Wars Kiiro Yumi/Hiro Arikawa:
Dojo and Kasahara are a "canon pairing"
The semi-futuristic Earth would be considered "canon-verse"
Hope that explains everything! :D
--LeXa--
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