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.

Yuki and Asaka are best friends who’ve known each other since childhood. One day, after a boy confesses his feelings to her, Asaka announces, “I’ll give it a try just for the experience.” Yuki isn’t happy about her best friend being snatched up by some random guy…?
(Source: Hana to Yume, translated)
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