Anime: meaning, definitions and examples

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anime

 

[ หˆรฆn.ษช.meษช ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

popular culture

Anime refers to a style of animation that originated in Japan and has become popular worldwide. It encompasses a wide range of genres and can be aimed at both children and adults. Anime is often characterized by colorful artwork, fantastical themes, and vibrant characters.

Synonyms

animated film, cartoon

Examples of usage

  • Many people enjoy watching anime in their free time.
  • Japanese anime has a unique artistic style that sets it apart from Western animation.
Context #2 | Noun

informal

Anime can also refer to a specific animated TV series or movie that falls within the anime style. These shows often have dedicated fan bases and can cover a wide range of themes and genres.

Synonyms

animated movie, animated series

Examples of usage

  • My favorite anime is about a group of high school students with superpowers.
  • Do you want to watch some anime together this weekend?

Translations

Translations of the word "anime" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น anime

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเคจเฅ€เคฎเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Anime

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ anime

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะฝั–ะผะต

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ anime

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใƒ‹ใƒก (anime)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท anime

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ anime

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท anime

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๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃู†ู…ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ anime

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ anime

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŠจ็”ป (dรฒnghuร )

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ anime

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ anime

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฝะธะผะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒœแƒ˜แƒ›แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ anime

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ anime

Etymology

The word 'anime' is a shortened form of the English word 'animation', which was borrowed into Japanese in the late 19th century. Anime as a distinctive style of animation emerged in Japan in the early 20th century and has since become a global phenomenon, influencing popular culture around the world.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,500 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.