The word 'anime' (アニメ) is a Japanese shortening of the English word 'animation', a gairaigo, or foreign loanword.
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The word 'anime' (アニメ) is a Japanese shortening of the English word 'animation', a gairaigo, or foreign loanword.

三色院菫子
Sumireko Sanshokuin is one of the three initial heroines introduced in the series. Her nickname, Pansy, is a wordplay from her full name 三色院菫子. When the 院 and 子 removed, the remaining character (三色菫) form the Japanese name for Viola tricolor or Wild Pansy flower. She is usually called by her nickname to those who are close to her. Initially introduced as a librarian committee member with a petite build and plain face, she spends her time observing people who come to the library and somehow took interest in Kisaragi…