аниме́
animɛ́neuter
The English word "anime" is translated into Russian as аниме́ (animɛ́). Wiktionary also lists анимэ́ (animɛ́) and япо́нский мультфи́льм (japónskij mulʹtfílʹm).
Meaning: an animated work originated in Japan (noun)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| аниме́ | animɛ́ | neuter |
| анимэ́ | animɛ́ | neuter |
| япо́нский мультфи́льм | japónskij mulʹtfílʹm | masculine |
The term аниме́ is a direct loanword from Japanese used by Russian anime enthusiasts. You can also use the word сериал (series) to refer to an anime series by adding it to the titles.
Which one should you use?
While аниме́ is the standard term used by fans and in general media, япо́нский мультфи́льм is a more descriptive, formal way to refer to Japanese animation.
How does it change in a sentence?
аниме́ is a neuter noun and remains indeclinable in Russian, meaning its form does not change regardless of its grammatical role in a sentence.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is animɛ́.
Did you know?
- If you are talking about an anime fan in Russian, you would use the word анимешник (animenik), which is a slangy, slightly informal term.
- In professional Russian dubbing circles, the term озвучка (ozvuchka) is often used to discuss the specific way anime is voiced, which is a major point of debate among Russian fans.
- Russian speakers often use the slang term отаку to describe a dedicated fan of аниме́, borrowing the term directly from Japanese rather than using a Russian word for 'fan'.
Examples in context
- Мне нравятся анимеI like anime
- Это аниме очень интересное!This anime is very interesting!
- Это очень популярное аниме́.Eto ochen' populyarnoye anime.This is a very popular anime.
- Я хочу посмотреть новое аниме́.Ya khochu posmotret' novoye anime.I want to watch a new anime.
- Какое твоё любимое аниме́?Kakoye tvoyo lyubimoye anime?What is your favorite anime?
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their hobbies at home.
- Екатерина EkaterinaСергей, ты любишь аниме́?Sergey, ty lyubish' anime?Sergey, do you like anime?
- Сергей SergeyДа, я смотрю его каждый вечер.Da, ya smotryu yego kazhdyy vecher.Yes, I watch it every evening.
- Екатерина EkaterinaПосоветуй мне что-нибудь интересное.Posovetuy mne chto-nibud' interesnoye.Recommend something interesting to me.
- Сергей SergeyХорошо, я пришлю тебе список.Khorosho, ya prishlyu tebe spisok.Okay, I will send you a list.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “anime” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
