アニメイベント
anime ibento
The English phrase "anime convention" is translated into Japanese as アニメイベント (anime ibento).
This phrase refers to a public gathering or event where fans of Japanese animation and comics meet. While English speakers often use the word "convention," Japanese speakers more commonly use the word イベント (event) to describe these types of fan gatherings.
How do you pronounce it?
anime ibento
Did you know?
- At these events, you will see 痛バッグ (ita-bag), or 'painful bags', which are bags covered in so many badges and plushies that they are 'painful' to look at or carry.
- Fans attending an アニメイベント often engage in コスプレ (cosplay), a word created by combining the English words 'costume' and 'play'.
- If you use the word コンベンション (konbenshon) to describe a fan gathering, people might think you are referring to a formal business or political convention rather than a hobbyist event.
Examples in context
- 今度のアニコン、行く？Are you going to the upcoming anime convention?
- 来月、大きなアニメイベントがあります。Raigetsu, ookina anime ibento ga arimasu.There is a big anime convention next month.
- アニメイベントでコスプレをしました。Anime ibento de kosupure o shimashita.I did cosplay at the anime convention.
- アニメイベントのチケットは高いです。Anime ibento no chiketto wa takai desu.Tickets for the anime convention are expensive.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their plans for the weekend.
- 蓮 Ren週末、アニメイベントに行く？Shuumatsu, anime ibento ni iku?Are you going to the anime convention this weekend?
- 結衣 Yuiうん、蓮くんといっしょに行きたい！Un, Ren-kun to issho ni ikitai!Yes, I want to go with you, Ren!
- 蓮 Renじゃあ、チケットを買っておくね。Jaa, chiketto o katte oku ne.Then, I will buy the tickets.
- 結衣 Yuiありがとう、すごく楽しみ！Arigatou, sugoku tanoshimi!Thank you, I'm really looking forward to it!
