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I guess anime helped me understand the Japanese culture a little better and makes me want to honor certain language nuances that don't always translate to English.
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Meaning of "anime" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD ANIME

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PRONUNCIATION OF ANIME

anime  [ˈænɪˌmeɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ANIME

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Anime is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ANIME MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Anime

Anime (Japanese: アニメ?, ( listen); English i/ˈænɨmeɪ/) are Japanese animated productions usually featuring hand-drawn or computer animation. The word is the abbreviated pronunciation of "animation" in Japanese, where this term references all animation. In other languages, the term is defined as animation from Japan or as a Japanese-disseminated animation style often characterized by colorful graphics, vibrant characters and fantastic themes. Arguably, the stylization approach to the meaning may open up the possibility of anime produced in countries other than Japan. For simplicity, many Westerners strictly view anime as an animation product from Japan. The earliest commercial Japanese animation dates to 1917, and production of anime works in Japan has since continued to increase steadily. The characteristic anime art style emerged in the 1960s with the works of Osamu Tezuka and spread internationally in the late twentieth century, developing a large domestic and international audience.

Definition of anime in the English dictionary

The definition of anime in the dictionary is a type of Japanese animated film with themes and styles similar to manga comics.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ANIME


athame
ˈɑːθæmeɪ
degame
dəˈɡɑːmeɪ
dismay
dɪsˈmeɪ
gamay
ɡæˈmeɪ
gourmet
ˈɡʊəmeɪ
may
meɪ
mousme
ˈmuːsmeɪ
Niamey
njɑːˈmeɪ
ojime
ˈəʊdʒɪˌmeɪ
pommee
pɒˈmeɪ
rimaye
rɪˈmeɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ANIME

animate
animated
animated cartoon
animatedly
animateness
animater
animatic
animatingly
animation
animatism
animato
animator
animatronic
animatronics
animism
animist
animistic
animosities
animosity
animus

WORDS THAT END LIKE ANIME

all the time
all-time
anytime
at one time
at the same time
crime
full time
full-time
in good time
in the nick of time
in time
lifetime
lime
maritime
part-time
prime
real time
real-time
the big time
time

Synonyms and antonyms of anime in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «anime» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ANIME

Find out the translation of anime to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of anime from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «anime» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

动漫
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

animado
570 millions of speakers

English

anime
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मोबाइल फोनों
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

أنيمي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

аниме
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

anime
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

নকল
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

l´anime
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Anime
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

anime
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

アニメ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

애니메이션
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Anime
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

phim hoạt hình
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அசையும்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ऍनाईम
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

anime
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

anime
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

anime
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

аніме
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

anime
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

anime
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

anime
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

anime
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

anime
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of anime

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ANIME»

The term «anime» is very widely used and occupies the 2.806 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ANIME» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about anime

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10 QUOTES WITH «ANIME»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word anime.
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Laura Bailey
I guess anime helped me understand the Japanese culture a little better and makes me want to honor certain language nuances that don't always translate to English.
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Laura Bailey
I think starting in anime, like I did, gave me a good idea of how to approach games that come from Japan. Japanese developers can be very different from companies here in the western market.
3
Lauren Beukes
I've always loved Japanese legend, anime and manga.
4
Brad Bird
My kids love anime, but I don't show them the really graphic stuff.
5
Steven Blum
Anime has been good to me. I made and continue to make very little money at it, but the undying, feverish loyalty of the fans of the genre has been such a life-changing influence for me that I wanted to do everything I possibly could to help give something back to them.
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Steven Blum
Anime has sent me all over the world, introducing me to people who have touched my life in indescribably profound ways.
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Steven Blum
You know, it's a wonderful thing. I have to say that some of the greatest actors I've ever worked with have been doing anime for years. It's not just because of the popularity, either.
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Nicolas Cage
I do enjoy animated movies. I really love anime and movies like 'Spirited Away' and 'Howl's Moving Castle.'
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Yaya Han
I discovered cosplay because I was going to an anime convention and did some research, and found out people dressed up as characters. I made a very badly put-together costume because I felt this desire to dress up.
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Samuel L. Jackson
I love comic books and I love anime.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ANIME»

Discover the use of anime in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to anime and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Understanding Manga and Anime
Everything you need to know about manga and anime to feel confident in selecting, working with, and advocating for these popular mediums.
Robin E. Brenner, 2007
2
Japanese Visual Culture: Explorations in the World of Manga ...
This volume brings together an international group of scholars from many specialties to probe the richness and subtleties of these deceptively simple cultural forms.
Mark Wheeler Macwilliams, 2008
3
Anime and the Visual Novel: Narrative Structure, Design and ...
This book describes the thematic and structural traits of a recent and popular development within the realm of anime: series adapted from visual novels.
Dani Cavallaro, 2009
4
Magic as Metaphor in Anime: A Critical Study
"This book examines Eastern and Western approaches to magic in anime.
Dani Cavallaro, 2009
5
Anime Essentials: Every Thing a Fan Needs to Know
The prequel to the incredibly successful Anime Companion.
Gilles Poitras, 2001
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The Anime Machine: A Media Theory of Animation
Working at the intersection of the philosophy of technology and the history of thought, Lamarre explores how anime and its related media entail material orientations and demonstrates concretely how the 'animetic machine' encourages a ...
Thomas LaMarre, 2009
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Complete Guide to Anime Techniques: Create Mesmerizing ...
This very useful manual features more than 400 instructive color illustrations. (back cover) Japanese animation is one of the most exciting and influential media of recent years.
Hayden Scott Baron, Chris Patmore, Chi Hang Li, 2006
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Anime and Memory: Aesthetic, Cultural and Thematic Perspectives
The theme of memory has played a significant role in anime throughout its evolution as an art form and as popular entertainment.
Dani Cavallaro, 2009
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Frames of Anime: Culture and Image-Building
" - Harvey Deneroff, Savannah College of Art and Design, Atlanta, Georgia "This is a valuable study that transcends most of its predecessors by situating Japanese anime in its cultural context and providing detailed insight into the lives ...
Tze-Yue G. Hu, 2010
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Cruising the Anime City: An Otaku Guide to Neo Tokyo
What is the Anime City?
Patrick Macias, Tomohiro Machiyama, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ANIME»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term anime is used in the context of the following news items.
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Shonen Jump Launches New Sports Manga Series in 33rd Issue
No account yet? Registering is free, easy, and private. Discuss in the forum, contribute to the Encyclopedia, build your own MyAnime lists, and ... «Anime News Network, Jul 15»
2
Upcoming Symposium Looks at Anime from Psychological Point of …
A symposium examining anime from a psychological perspective, Anime no Shinrigaku ("Anime Psychology"), will be held on July 26 at ... «Anime News Network, Jul 15»
3
Noragami Aragoto Anime Adds Takanori Hoshino, Hisako Tojo to Cast
The official website for Noragami Aragoto , the second television anime season of the Noragami manga, announced on Monday that Hisako ... «Anime News Network, Jul 15»
4
Yen Press Licenses My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong As I …
In the story, Tomoya Aki, an otaku who is working part-time to earn enough money to buy anime on Blu-Ray, meets a beautiful girl on his way ... «Anime News Network, Jul 15»
5
'Mega Man' Creator Starts Kickstarter Campaign For Action Game …
Studio4ºC, the movie company producing the anime film, will even accept fresh new ideas at no-charge. Concepts used in the animated movie ... «Yibada, Jul 15»
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Anime Expo 2015 News Roundup
Anime Expo 2015 News Roundup. by Zac Bertschy, Jul 3rd ... The Summer 2015 Anime Preview Guide has begun! Check back daily for fresh ... «Anime News Network, Jul 15»
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Prepare for Trouble! Make it Double!: 'Superfight' Anime Deck Review
In light of the 2015 Anime Expo, Skybound Games has released an all-new Anime Deck for its hit game Superfight. Emertainment Monthly ... «Emertainment Monthly, Jul 15»
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Watch New 'Prison School' Anime Trailer Featuring Student Council …
The anime adaptation of the series is set to premiere on July 10. As anticipation continues to build for the series, Warner Bros. Anime continues ... «KpopStarz, Jul 15»
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Watch New 'Snow White With The Red Hair' Anime Trailer Featuring …
Shojo anime fans rejoice as "Snow White with the Red Hair" is now only days away from its summer 2015 premiere. The series, which will ... «KpopStarz, Jul 15»
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The Summer 2015 Anime Preview Guide
Back when the announcement was made that the manga Gangsta. would get an anime adaptation, I was of two minds. One part of me was ... «Anime News Network, Jul 15»

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