anime

[ an-uh-mey ]

/ ˈæn əˌmeɪ /

noun

a Japanese style of motion-picture animation, characterized by highly stylized, colorful art, futuristic settings, violence, and sexuality.

Nearby words

animatism, animato, animator, animatronic, animatronics, anime, animis opibusque parati, animism, animosity, animus, animé

Origin of anime

1985–90; < Japanese, borrowing of English animation

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Examples from the Web for anime

The popularity of anime tales featuring man-on-man passion is burgeoning among Japanese women.
The Japanese Women Who Love Gay Anime|Brandon Presser|December 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The original Japanese anime ran for five years, from 1992 to 1997.
‘Sailor Moon’ Is an Oasis for Superheroes Who Can Save the Universe in Heels|Rich Goldstein|November 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
An anime fanatic in middle school, Jackson thought to herself one day: “Hey, maybe I should try watching real people.”
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The reason: opposition from the publishing and anime industries and even from the Japan Federation of Bar Associations.
Japan's Kiddie Porn Empire: Bye-Bye?|Jake Adelstein, Angela Erika Kubo|June 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST

We can only sit and stew in our conviction that anime is becoming an important port of inspiration.
Hollywood Sci-Fi Films Are Ripping Off Anime|David Levesley|April 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Anime, an′im, n. the resin of the West Indian locust-tree—used also for other gums and resins.
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British Dictionary definitions for anime (1 of 3)

anime

/ (ˈænɪˌmeɪ) /

noun

a type of Japanese animated film with themes and styles similar to manga comics

Word Origin for anime

C20: from Japanese

British Dictionary definitions for anime (2 of 3)

animé

/ (ˈænɪˌmeɪ, -mɪ) /

noun

any of various resins, esp that obtained from the tropical American leguminous tree Hymenaea courbaril

Word Origin for animé

French: of uncertain origin

British Dictionary definitions for anime (3 of 3)

animé

/ (ˈænɪˌmeɪ) /

adjective, adverb

music the French word for animato

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