anime

English

/ˈæn.ɪ.meɪ/, /ˈæn.ɪ.meɪ/

noun
Definitions
  • (uncountable) An artistic style originating in, and associated with, Japanese animation, and that has also been adopted by a comparatively low number of animated works from other countries.
  • (countable) An animated work that originated in Japan, regardless of the artistic style.
  • (rare) An animated work, regardless of the country of origin.

Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese アニメ (anime) derived from English animation.

Origin

English

animation

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