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anime

/ˈæn.ɪ.meɪ/
an · i · me
Plural:anime
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• noun

1

A distinctive style of film and television animation originating in Japan, characterized by vibrant graphics, expressive characters, and diverse fantastical or futuristic themes aimed at both children and adults.

Example

"The university film club hosted a weekend retrospective celebrating the global influence of classic Japanese anime."

2

A hard, transparent fossil or semi-fossil resin exuded by certain tropical trees, historically used in making varnishes and incense.

Example

"The nineteenth-century cabinetmaker dissolved anime in oil to create a durable, glossy varnish for the mahogany table."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In Japanese, 'anime' refers to all forms of animated media regardless of country of origin, whereas in English it specifically denotes animation originating from Japan or adhering to Japanese visual styles.

• Nearby Words

animator
animatronic
animatronics
anime
animosity
anion
anise

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 20th century from Japanese 'anime', a shortened form of 'animēshon', which itself was borrowed from the English word 'animation'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Anime. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/anime
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