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How to pronounce anime
Say it like this: /ˈæn.ɪ.meɪ/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does anime mean?
nounAn animated work that originated in Japan, regardless of the artistic style.
“These anime prepared the way for Otaku no video, a two-part Original Video Animation (OVA).”
An artistic style originating in, and associated with, Japanese animation, and that has also been adopted by a comparatively low number of animated works from other countries.
“I can draw an anime version of you, if you want.”
An animated work, regardless of the country of origin.
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