“Anime” in Japanese
Short answer
Anime in Japanese is “アバンタイトル” (abantaitoru). Full meaning: material before the opening credits in a film, anime, etc..
Other ways to say “Anime” in Japanese
キャラクターゲーム
kyarakutaageemu video game featuring characters from a manga, anime, movie, etc.; video game in which the characters are the main focus
聖地
seichi sacred place, holy ground, the Holy Land; real-life location used as a setting in a novel, film, anime, etc.
猫耳
nekomimi cat ears; catgirl (female character with cat ears; in manga, anime, etc.); ears with soft earwax that has a slight smell
禿び
chibi small child, pipsqueak, small fry, small, cute versions of manga, anime, etc. characters, typically with oversized heads; short person, midget, dwarf; small animal, runt
ネコ耳
nekomimi cat ears; catgirl (female character with cat ears; in manga, anime, etc.); ears with soft earwax that has a slight smell
ねこみみ
nekomimi cat ears; catgirl (female character with cat ears; in manga, anime, etc.); ears with soft earwax that has a slight smell
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