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DictionaryanimeJapanese-style animation
noun

anime

AN-ih-may/ˈænɪmeɪ/

Animation from Japan or in a Japanese-influenced style.

The television displays an anime scene with distinctive characters and dynamic action.

A television displaying an original Japanese anime scene, with unmistakable anime character design and dynamic action.
Etymology
animeJapaneseanimation

Japanese anime means “animation” and is said in Japanese sources to shorten the English word animation. In English, it refers specifically to Japanese animated film or television.

In context

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Walt Disney cartoons had a profound influence on Japanese animated films or anime.
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More examples

  • She studies the visual style of classic anime.
  • The library expands its collection of Japanese anime.
  • The director combines live action with sequences inspired by anime.

Similar words

animation
The broader medium without the Japanese origin or style.
cartoon
Broader and often suggests a simpler or comic style.