アニメ
[a̠ɲ̟ime̞]
The English phrase "anime" is translated into Japanese as アニメ. Wiktionary also lists アニメーション (animēshon).
Meaning: an animated work originated in Japan (noun)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| アニメ | [a̠ɲ̟ime̞] (narrow) | |
| アニメーション | animēshon | [a̠ɲ̟ime̞ːɕõ̞ɴ] (narrow) |
The term refers to an animated work originated in Japan.
What does it mean word for word?
アニメーション is a loanword from the English word "animation".
Which one should you use?
アニメ is the common, shortened form used in daily conversation, whereas アニメーション is the full, more formal term for "animation".
Did you know?
- While English speakers use 'anime' to describe a specific Japanese art style, in Japan, the word アニメ is used broadly to describe any kind of animation, regardless of its country of origin.
- The root of the English 'animation', which shares a lineage with the Japanese loanword, traces back to the Latin 'anima', meaning 'soul' or 'breath'.
- Because アニメ is a loanword, it is often used in the phrase アニメ化 (anime-ka), which means 'to be adapted into an anime', treating the word like a noun that can be transformed by a suffix.
Examples in context
- おすすめのアニメって、何？What anime do you recommend?This sentence is useful for asking for an anime recommendation using アニメ.Tatoeba #10187604 by small_snow, translation #10127429 by DJ_Saidez
- この曲って、アニメの主題歌なの？Is this an anime theme song?This sentence is useful for asking if a song is an anime theme song using アニメ.Tatoeba #9422961 by small_snow, translation #9423006 by DJ_Saidez
- アニメの映像はどれも気味が悪かった。All of the anime visuals were creepy.This sentence is useful for describing creepy anime visuals using アニメ.Tatoeba #11041406 by bunbuku, translation #12615530 by urro
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Example conversation
Yota and Misaki are talking about their hobbies.
- 陽太 Yota美咲は、普段アニメを見る？Misaki wa, fudan anime o miru?Misaki, do you usually watch anime?
- 美咲 Misakiうん、週末にいつもアニメを見てるよ。Un, shūmatsu ni itsumo anime o miteru yo.Yes, I always watch anime on the weekends.
- 陽太 Yotaいいな。おすすめのアニメを教えて。Ii na. Osusume no anime o oshiete.That's nice. Tell me some anime you recommend.
- 美咲 Misakiいいよ。後でリストを送るね。Ii yo. Ato de risuto o okuru ne.Sure. I'll send you a list later.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “anime” translations and entries アニメ, アニメーション, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries アニメ, アニメーション, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
