What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the noun アニメ (anime) and the dictionary form of the verb miru (to watch/see).
Which one should you use?
The phrase アニメ見る？ is a casual way to ask about a general habit. If you want to ask if someone is currently engaged in watching a specific series, you should use the continuous form アニメ見てる？
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The default form アニメ見る？ is informal and should be used with friends, peers or people younger than you. For a polite version used with strangers or superiors, use アニメを見ますか？ A formal way to ask the same question is アニメをご覧になりますか？ Note that the expression 貴方はアニメを見る？ is less common and adds a sense of distance or formality due to the use of 貴方は.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form アニメを見ますか？ is the polite version of the question. While アニメ見る？ is the casual version, アニメを見ますか？ is more appropriate for formal social interactions. To shift the nuance from a general habit to asking if someone is currently watching something, use the continuous form アニメ見てる?
How do you pronounce it?
anime miru?
Did you know?
- In Japanese, the word アニメ (anime) is actually a shortened version of the English word 'animation'. While English speakers use 'anime' specifically to refer to Japanese animation, in Japan the word is used for all types of animation, including Western cartoons.
- If you want to sound like a true enthusiast when responding, you might use the word オタク (otaku). While often translated as 'geek' or 'nerd', in the context of anime, it describes someone with an intense, specialized passion for the medium.
- When answering アニメ見る？, a Japanese speaker might respond with 見る to mean 'I do' or 見ない for 'I don't'. In Japanese, the verb in the answer often matches the verb used in the question rather than using a 'yes' or 'no'.
Examples in context
- 週末はアニメ見る？Shūmatsu wa anime miru?Do you watch anime on the weekends?
- 家でアニメ見る？Ie de anime miru?Do you watch anime at home?
Example conversation
Two friends are chatting during a break at a cafe.
- 美咲 Misaki健太くんは、普段アニメ見る？Kenta-kun wa, fudan anime miru?Kenta, do you usually watch anime?
- 健太 Kentaうん、結構見るよ。Un, kekkō miru yo.Yeah, I watch quite a bit.
- 美咲 Misakiおすすめはある？Osusume wa aru?Do you have any recommendations?
- 健太 Kentaアクション系が面白いよ。Akushon-kei ga omoshiroi yo.The action ones are interesting.
