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

東城歩
Tojou is Kyubei's servant, who is extremely dedicated, if not obsessive, in his concern for his young master. He generally speaks in a very polite manner, using -masu and -desu instead of the short dictionary forms usually employed in a normal male-speech. He addresses Kyubei as waka, which means young master and has for years kept a diary recording Kyubei's activities. Kyubei is usually indifferent to Tojou's excessive attention, although she did kick him when he commented that gothic lolita clothes would suit her…
Gintama Season 2 Part 2