Japanimation en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /d͡ʒəˌpanɪˈmeɪʃn/
- (US) audio
Etymology
Blend of Japan + animation
Meanings
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(countable, dated, uncountable) Synonym of anime (“Japanese animated cartoons”).
By George, I think they are finally learning! As an ardent fan of Japanimation, I have suffered for years (literally) with the incredibly stupid approach to animated films and TV series engendered by the theory that "Oh well, it's animated, it must be for the kiddies"
1985 July 19, Mike Stephenson, “Re: Japanimation”, in net.movies (Usenet), archived from the original on 13 Jul 2026:Cool! Japanimation.
2001, “HOMЯ”, in The Simpsons, season 12, episode 9, spoken by Bart Simpson (Nancy Cartwright):
- (countable, uncountable) 20th-century anime.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| japanimation | alternative | lexicographic | |
| Japanimations | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (2)
fr japanimation (Translations) · pt japanimação (Translations)