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anime

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈænəmeɪ/ · UK /ˈænɪmeɪ/

anime means: A film or television show made with moving drawings, usually from Japan or in a Japanese style.

noun

ANIMATED SHOWB1

A film or television show made with moving drawings, usually from Japan or in a Japanese style.

  • We watched an anime last night.
  • This anime has twelve episodes.
  • Which anime would you like to watch next?

Common phrases: watch anime, anime series, popular anime

ANIMATION STYLEB2

A style of moving drawings associated with Japan, often featuring characters with large eyes.

  • She draws in an anime style.
  • The game's artwork is influenced by anime.
  • Why do many anime characters have large eyes?

Common phrases: anime style, anime art, anime characters

Questions about anime

What does anime mean?

A film or television show made with moving drawings, usually from Japan or in a Japanese style.

What is anime in other languages?

Türkçe: anime · Español: anime · Français: anime · Deutsch: Anime · Italiano: anime · 日本語: アニメ

How do you pronounce anime?

In American English /ˈænəmeɪ/; in British English /ˈænɪmeɪ/.

How do you use anime in a sentence?

We watched an anime last night. This anime has twelve episodes.

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