애니메이션
aenimeisyeon[ɛnime̞iɕʰʌ̹n]
The English word "animation" is translated into Korean as 애니메이션 (aenimeisyeon).
애니메이션 is a noun used to describe the process of causing images to appear to move.
Meaning: causing images to appear to move (noun)
Which one should you use?
애니 is an informal, shortened version of the full word 애니메이션.
How do you pronounce it?
aenimeisyeon
Did you know?
- Korean fans often use the term 덕후 to describe someone obsessed with 애니메이션. This word is actually a Korean phonetic adaptation of the Japanese word 'otaku'.
- Japanese anime is so influential in Korea that the shortened term 애니 is often used specifically to refer to Japanese-style animation rather than the general medium.
- While 애니메이션 is the official term, many Koreans colloquially refer to animated films simply as 만화 (manhwa), which literally translates to 'comics' or 'drawings'.
Examples in context
- 저는 애니메이션을 사랑합니다.I love animation.
- 언제나 애니를 즐겨봅니다.I always enjoy watching anime.
- 이 애니메이션은 정말 재미있어요.i aenimeisyeoneun jeongmal jaemiisseoyo.This animation is really fun.
- 저는 애니메이션 만드는 것을 좋아해요.jeoneun aenimeisyeon mandeuneun geoseul joahaeyo.I like making animations.
- 어린 시절부터 애니메이션을 즐겨 봤어요.eorin sijeolbuteo aenimeisyeoneul jeulgyeo bwasseoyo.I have enjoyed watching animations since I was a child.
Example conversation
Subin and Hyunwoo are talking about their favorite genres.
- 수빈 Su-bin현우 씨는 어떤 영화를 좋아하세요?hyeonu ssineun eotteon yeonghwareul joahaseyo?Hyunwoo, what kind of movies do you like?
- 현우 Hyeon-woo저는 애니메이션을 제일 좋아해요.jeoneun anemiaisyeoneul jeil joahaeyo.I like animation the most.
- 수빈 Su-bin오, 저도 애니메이션 정말 좋아해요!o, jeodo anemiaisyeon jeongmal joahaeyo!Oh, I really like animation too!
- 현우 Hyeon-woo같이 재미있는 작품 찾아봐요.gachi jaemiinneun jakpum chajabwayo.Let's look for some interesting works together.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “animation” translations and entries 애니메이션, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
