anime

noun

an·​i·​me ˈa-nə-ˌmā  ˈä-nē- 

: a style of animation originating in Japan that is characterized by stark colorful graphics depicting vibrant characters in action-filled plots often with fantastic or futuristic themes

Examples of anime in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

With You and the Rain (Crunchyroll, new anime series) July 6: 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? —Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 1 July 2025

Sukeban, the Japanese female pro-wrestling league that blends sports entertainment with anime and manga culture, has partnered with TikTok to create an immersive fan experience at Anime Expo 2025. —Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 June 2025

The flavors are unconventional and often a little nostalgic, but the world around them is equally important: drawing from club culture, anime, streetwear, nail art and all the things that have shaped me creatively. —Mahoro Seward, Vogue, 30 June 2025

In emoji, Japan’s singular aesthetic traditions—manga and anime, in particular—achieved a form of universality. —Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 29 June 2025

Word History

Etymology

Japanese, animation, short for animēshiyon, from English

First Known Use

1985, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for anime

• airway
• allay
• archway
• array
• ashtray
• astray
• aue
• away
• ballet
• belay
• beltway
• beret

Kids Definition

anime

noun

an·​i·​me ˈan-ə-ˌmā  ˈä-nē- 

: a style of animation originating in Japan that has stark colorful graphics, action-filled plots, and often fantastic or futuristic themes

Etymology

from Japanese, literally, "animation," short for animēshiyon (from English)