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.


An ambiguous and complex relationship that began with that single word. Reality, dreams, and love are all undecided from the moment the word "Kiss me!" comes out from the mouth of a high school student's best friend! "No way I don't like you..?'' Strong negative is strong positive?!
(Source: Naver, translated)
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