anime-style
|a-ni-me-style|
/ˈænɪmeɪ staɪl/
Japanese-animation look
Etymology
'anime-style' originates from Japanese and English: 'anime' (Japanese 'アニメ'), combined with English 'style'. 'アニメ' itself is a contraction of 'アニメーション' which comes from English 'animation'.
'anime' was coined in Japanese as a shortening of 'アニメーション' (animation) in the 20th century; the Japanese term was later borrowed back into English as 'anime' and combined with the English word 'style' to form 'anime-style'. The ultimate root of 'animation' traces back to Latin 'animare' meaning 'to give life'.
Initially 'anime' simply referred to 'animation' in Japanese; over time it came to denote specifically Japanese animation and its distinct aesthetic. 'anime-style' developed to describe works that adopt that aesthetic.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a style or aesthetic derived from anime; an instance of artwork, animation, or design that follows anime conventions.
His paintings are done in an anime-style.
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Adjective 1
resembling or characteristic of Japanese animation (anime), especially in visual features such as large eyes, stylized expressions, simplified anatomy, and vibrant colors.
She drew anime-style eyes on the character.
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Last updated: 2025/09/15 08:11