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.

Ji-U, a rising star who is quickly drawing attention not only in Korea but also from top Hallyu star, Yoo-Han, is cast in the same film as him and meets Yoo-Han with a fluttering heart. But Ji-U is confused by the double-faced appearance of the good-natured and well-mannered Yoo-Han...
(Source: Manyeo Comics, translated)
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