Japanese symbol for “animation”
アニメ
アニメ
Romaji: anime
animation; animated film; animated cartoon; anime
In Japanese, animation is アニメ (anime).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- n animation; animated film; animated cartoon; anime
Other Japanese words for “animation”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 活気 | かっき kakki | energy; vigour; vigor |
| 動画 | どうが douga | animation; animated cartoon |
| アニメーション | アニメーション animeeshon | animation; animated film; animated cartoon |
| 生気 | せいき seiki | life; vitality; verve |
| アニメート | アニメート animeeto | animation |
See also: Chinese symbol for “animation”.
Data: JMdict (CC BY-SA 4.0); KANJIDIC2 (CC BY-SA 4.0); KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0); wordfreq (CC BY-SA 4.0 (data)). Retrieved 2026-10-22.