How to Say “Anime” in Italian

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anime
/ˈa.ni.me/
The Italian word for anime is anime.
The term refers to an animated work that originated in Japan.
Meaning: an animated work originated in Japan (noun)

How does it change in a sentence?

The word anime is a masculine noun. When using the singular form, you say un anime.

How do you pronounce it?

The word has 3 syllables and the stress is on the 1st syllable. It is pronounced /ˈa.ni.me/.

Did you know?

  • In Italian, the word anime is actually the plural form of the word for 'soul', which is anima.
  • In Italian, the word animazione (animation) shares the same root as anima (soul), linking the technical term for the medium to the concept of giving life to a drawing.
  • In Italian, 'animazione' is the standard word for 'animation', so using anime specifically denotes the Japanese style rather than the general medium.

Examples in context

  • Mi piace guardare gli anime.
    I like to watch anime.
    This sentence is useful for expressing a general preference for watching anime.
    Tatoeba #5020892 by Guybrush88, translation #3826735 by CK
  • Ha visto l'anime di Netflix?
    Have you seen the Netflix anime?
    This sentence is useful for asking if someone has seen a specific anime from Netflix.
    Tatoeba #13353012 by Guybrush88, translation #7871503 by MisterBrown
  • Naruto è il mio anime preferito.
    Naruto is my favorite anime.
    This sentence is useful for stating that a specific title is your favorite anime.
    Tatoeba #10611798 by Bethanielle, translation #7871484 by MisterBrown
  • Mi piace guardare i cartoni animati giapponesi.
    I enjoy watching Japanese animated shows.
  • Oggi andiamo a casa di Marco per vedere degli anime.
    Today we are going to Marco's house to watch some anime.
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Example conversation

Martina and Alessandro are discussing their weekend plans at a cafe.

  1. Martina

    Ti piace qualche anime particolare?
    Do you like any particular anime?
  2. Alessandro

    Sì, guardo molti anime giapponesi.
    Yes, I watch many Japanese anime.
  3. Martina

    Anch'io! Ne vedo uno ogni sera.
    Me too! I watch one every night.
  4. Alessandro

    Allora possiamo parlarne spesso.
    Then we can talk about them often.

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