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

Find anime, action figures, comic books and more at the store on Guilford Avenue. —Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 Dec. 2025

The chorus begs for real estate in the opening credits of an anime series. —Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025

In a Japanese film landscape dominated by conglomerate franchises and anime blockbusters, K2’s fund is positioning itself as a rare, creator-friendly bridge between independent film and capital. —Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 28 Nov. 2025

As previously announced, the streamer renewed the live-action adaptation of the beloved manga and anime series for a third season ahead of the Season 2 premiere, which is slated for March 10, 2026. —Joe Otterson, Variety, 24 Nov. 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)