When you say 'anime' are you speaking Japanese?

'Anime' is a word borrowed from Japanese 'anime'. The word entered the English language some time around 1988.

anime [noun] [1988]

A style of originating in Japan that is characterized by stark colorful graphics depicting vibrant characters in actio...

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Etymology: Japanese, animation, short for 'animēshiyon' from English

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