Interesting Question...

Jupernia · Jun 21, 2002, 12:28

I am so tired of people refer to anime as Japananimation so heres my question. What does the word Anime really mean? I was told it ment cartoon but I dont think thats right. So can you help me please.

thomas · Jun 21, 2002, 17:43

I'm far from being an anime expert, but anime is the shortened Japanese transliteration of the English word "animation".

anｷiｷmaｷtion
n.
1. The act, process, or result of imparting life, interest, spirit, motion, or activity.

2. The quality or condition of being alive, active, spirited, or vigorous.

3.

a. the art or process of preparing animated cartoons.
b. An animated cartoon.

Source

I don't think there's any other meaning that that.

samuraitora · Jun 21, 2002, 21:53

wow...don't think anyone could have answered the question any better than that

m(_ _)m

Harvey · Jun 22, 2002, 10:42

In the states I guess it is actually more descriptive to refer to it as ”Japanimation" do distinguish animation created in Japan to stuff created here...　Like Disney.　　If I'm not mistaken, Japanese people would refer to Disney movies as Anime.　アニメ

TomAsInfinity · Jun 22, 2002, 22:35

I agree with "Thomas and the gang" (potential band name) on this one. "Anime" seems to be the romaji'd version of the abbreviated word for "animation" for the Japanese.

I see that over here and in parts of Europe they also use the spelling "anim�" too, which may have originated from France since they are one of the leaders in animation too (Inspector Gadget, Ulysses 31, Mysterious Cities of Gold -- wow, natsukashi). I guess "Japanimation" is the west's way of categorising the slew of animation available over there. With HK's recent soiree into animation,"My Life As McDull." I can see the generation of further similar categories, Maybe "Asianimation?"

thomas · Jun 23, 2002, 20:18

France is undoubtedly an anim� superpower. Let's not forget to mention Herg� (a Belgian) who created The Adventures of Tintin. I think generations have grown up with Tintin, Captain Haddock and Snowy. We have all editions in English, French, German, and now - thanks to Nahoko - in Japanese too.
;)

I'm not sure if Tintin is even known in the U.S...

"Thomas & the Gang".... wait until you hear me sing, lol!

green · Jun 27, 2002, 03:24

Here is something from anime.org.au.

'Anime' is a Japanese word, a contraction of a loan word 'anime-shon' which comes from the english word 'animation'. It's as simple as that. Japanese are quite fond of contracting longer words, or combining multiple words to make a new, short, easy-to-pronounce word. An example of which might be 'pasokon', the japanese equivalent of 'PC', which also originally comes from the english 'personal computer'. Such words usually use the katakana script.

larry_s · Jun 28, 2002, 21:20

Interesting page, Green! Thanks for sharing.

Vidook · Jul 3, 2002, 03:34

Anime has now been incorporated (back?) into the English language.

From dictionary.com:

anｷiｷme
n.

A style of animation developed in Japan, characterized by stylized colorful art, futuristic settings, violence, and sex.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
[Japanese, short for animshon, animation, from English animation.]
Source: The American Heritageｮ Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition

deborah gormley · Jul 3, 2002, 06:26

very interesting question indeed and now even I know what anime really means,

as for "thomas and the gang" I'm sure I'm speaking for all the members WE CANT WAIT lolol(must get sound added here hahaha)

thomas · Jul 3, 2002, 20:54

Oh, but Debs, advisors and mentors will have to team up as gang of course!

deborah gormley · Jul 4, 2002, 21:27

I want to sing!!!! Iwant to dance!!!! lolol I want to be in the gang lolol, rehearsals: sign here!! lolol

went right off the thread again didnt I???? lol.

moyashi · Jul 20, 2002, 00:22

lolololo .... I disappear for a bit and folks go nutty on me. hehe

Yep, Far as I know the above are correct. Interesting that the Japanese take a word make it into Japanese and it goes back to being English with a slight twist.

I do believe at the same time the word OTAKU [nerd, geek] got imported too.

OTAKU, a collector who borders or has crossed the line of being a fanatic over his obession of collecting things. AKA nerd, geek.

tintin -- nah, he's not the little Greek God is he?

thomas · Jul 20, 2002, 01:18

I just read somewhere that "otaku" has a negative connotation in Japanese while that's not the case when used in other languages ("geek" isn't necessarily negative, is it?).

Tintin, the hero of my childhood

=> http://www.tintin.com/uk/

moyashi · Jul 22, 2002, 08:34

Bill Gates = Nerd, Geek ... so it should be negative

When I use my computer too much my wife calls me an "Otaki" ... so ... negative

@tintin
ohhh, that's what the character's name was. I've seen his comics while I was Germany

Now who's that little olypmic looking character with wings on his feet and BIG friend ???

Fugu · Aug 16, 2002, 02:30

The correct translation of word "anime" to English language is "fun", I think (sorry, I'm a bit addicted)!

I've read an English version of one of Tintin adventures and I've liked it, because the story is very well developed, but the drawings is a bit stillness (the drawings is quite good and detailed also) compared to manga.

Olivia · Sep 9, 2002, 09:00

@ otaku
means maniac, fanatic about something done indoors (hmmm... how can I explain this?) - such as PCs, videos, books and stuff. it had a negative connotation, but nowadays i think it has changed, not sure.

@ that little olypmic looking character with wings on his feet and BIG friend
i believe you're talking about Asterix et Obelix, fantastic cartoon!!! i think there's even a movie of them - starring Gerard Depardieu

thomas · Sep 9, 2002, 15:27

"Asterix and Obelix", another pillar of my childhood, hehe. Sorry moyashi, I missed your post.

=> http://www.asterix-obelix.nl

moyashi · Sep 10, 2002, 01:59

Yes, Yes Asterix. That's him

Thanks Olivia.

I saw him once while I was like 5 and his image has always stayed with me. haha, it wasn't his feet but his helmet. Oh well?!?

lolo, why?

Olivia · Sep 10, 2002, 23:19

hmmm... don't know why...
but take a look:
(the official site is www.asterix.tm.fr)

Olivia · Sep 10, 2002, 23:27

oops, forgot the pic!

moyashi · Sep 11, 2002, 01:24

lol ... neither do I but that's ok. I've always liked the duo.

perfectchichi · Sep 26, 2002, 02:10

In japan all cartoons are called anime. We just use it in the us to describe japanese animation.

deborah gormley · Sep 26, 2002, 07:25

lol I remember that guy Asterix, and like you moyashi I think I seen it once maybe twice, and the duo where great, pity they dont have him on T.V here, the kids would love it, and the helmet is what I remember too,lol

moyashi · Sep 26, 2002, 14:09

Jun 21, 2002, 12:28	#1
Jupernia Junior Member Join Date: Jun 5, 2002 Location: Tampa, Florida, USA Age: 28 Posts: 19	Interesting Question... I am so tired of people refer to anime as Japananimation so heres my question. What does the word Anime really mean? I was told it ment cartoon but I dont think thats right. So can you help me please.

Jun 21, 2002, 17:43	#2
thomas Decommissioned ex-admin Join Date: Mar 14, 2002 Posts: 4,209	I'm far from being an anime expert, but anime is the shortened Japanese transliteration of the English word "animation". anｷiｷmaｷtion n. 1. The act, process, or result of imparting life, interest, spirit, motion, or activity. 2. The quality or condition of being alive, active, spirited, or vigorous. 3. a. the art or process of preparing animated cartoons. b. An animated cartoon. Source I don't think there's any other meaning that that. __________________ Remember what the dormouse said, feed your head, feed your head!

Jun 21, 2002, 21:53	#3
samuraitora Regular Member Join Date: May 29, 2002 Location: Detroit MI Age: 35 Posts: 782	wow...don't think anyone could have answered the question any better than that m(_ _)m __________________ ja mata samuraitora (^_-)/

Jun 22, 2002, 10:42	#4
Harvey Regular Member Join Date: Jun 10, 2002 Location: Osaka Posts: 445	In the states I guess it is actually more descriptive to refer to it as ”Japanimation" do distinguish animation created in Japan to stuff created here...　Like Disney.　　If I'm not mistaken, Japanese people would refer to Disney movies as Anime.　アニメ __________________ Help me I'm Harvey! http://www.japannewbie.com iPhone apps to learn Japanese! http://thejapanesepage.com/iphone Here as well http://www.japannewbie.com/iphone/

Jun 23, 2002, 20:18	#6
thomas Decommissioned ex-admin Join Date: Mar 14, 2002 Posts: 4,209	France is undoubtedly an anim� superpower. Let's not forget to mention Herg� (a Belgian) who created The Adventures of Tintin. I think generations have grown up with Tintin, Captain Haddock and Snowy. We have all editions in English, French, German, and now - thanks to Nahoko - in Japanese too. ;) I'm not sure if Tintin is even known in the U.S... "Thomas & the Gang".... wait until you hear me sing, lol! Last edited by thomas; Jun 23, 2002 at 20:29.

Jun 22, 2002, 22:35	#5
TomAsInfinity Regular Member Join Date: Apr 2, 2002 Location: London (なきつらにはち ), UK Age: 30 Posts: 78	I agree with "Thomas and the gang" (potential band name) on this one. "Anime" seems to be the romaji'd version of the abbreviated word for "animation" for the Japanese. I see that over here and in parts of Europe they also use the spelling "anim�" too, which may have originated from France since they are one of the leaders in animation too (Inspector Gadget, Ulysses 31, Mysterious Cities of Gold -- wow, natsukashi). I guess "Japanimation" is the west's way of categorising the slew of animation available over there. With HK's recent soiree into animation,"My Life As McDull." I can see the generation of further similar categories, Maybe "Asianimation?"

Jun 27, 2002, 03:24	#7
green Junior Member Join Date: Jun 25, 2002 Posts: 8	Here is something from anime.org.au. 'Anime' is a Japanese word, a contraction of a loan word 'anime-shon' which comes from the english word 'animation'. It's as simple as that. Japanese are quite fond of contracting longer words, or combining multiple words to make a new, short, easy-to-pronounce word. An example of which might be 'pasokon', the japanese equivalent of 'PC', which also originally comes from the english 'personal computer'. Such words usually use the katakana script.

Jun 28, 2002, 21:20	#8
larry_s Regular Member Join Date: Mar 15, 2002 Location: localhost Posts: 51	Interesting page, Green! Thanks for sharing. __________________ Dirty Larry

Jul 3, 2002, 03:34	#9
Vidook Junior Member Join Date: Jul 3, 2002 Posts: 3	Anime has now been incorporated (back?) into the English language. From dictionary.com: anｷiｷme n. A style of animation developed in Japan, characterized by stylized colorful art, futuristic settings, violence, and sex. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [Japanese, short for animshon, animation, from English animation.] Source: The American Heritageｮ Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition

Jul 3, 2002, 06:26	#10
deborah gormley Regular Member Join Date: Apr 19, 2002 Location: Nr. Ireland. Age: 40 Posts: 829	very interesting question indeed and now even I know what anime really means, as for "thomas and the gang" I'm sure I'm speaking for all the members WE CANT WAIT lolol(must get sound added here hahaha) __________________ Debs

Jul 3, 2002, 20:54	#11
thomas Decommissioned ex-admin Join Date: Mar 14, 2002 Posts: 4,209	Oh, but Debs, advisors and mentors will have to team up as gang of course!

Jul 4, 2002, 21:27	#12
deborah gormley Regular Member Join Date: Apr 19, 2002 Location: Nr. Ireland. Age: 40 Posts: 829	I want to sing!!!! Iwant to dance!!!! lolol I want to be in the gang lolol, rehearsals: sign here!! lolol went right off the thread again didnt I???? lol.

Jul 20, 2002, 00:22	#13
moyashi Regular Member Join Date: Apr 15, 2002 Location: SonyLand Age: 40 Posts: 1,566	lolololo .... I disappear for a bit and folks go nutty on me. hehe Yep, Far as I know the above are correct. Interesting that the Japanese take a word make it into Japanese and it goes back to being English with a slight twist. I do believe at the same time the word OTAKU [nerd, geek] got imported too. OTAKU, a collector who borders or has crossed the line of being a fanatic over his obession of collecting things. AKA nerd, geek. tintin -- nah, he's not the little Greek God is he? __________________ crazy gonna crazy

Jul 20, 2002, 01:18	#14
thomas Decommissioned ex-admin Join Date: Mar 14, 2002 Posts: 4,209	I just read somewhere that "otaku" has a negative connotation in Japanese while that's not the case when used in other languages ("geek" isn't necessarily negative, is it?). Tintin, the hero of my childhood => http://www.tintin.com/uk/

Jul 22, 2002, 08:34	#15
moyashi Regular Member Join Date: Apr 15, 2002 Location: SonyLand Age: 40 Posts: 1,566	Bill Gates = Nerd, Geek ... so it should be negative When I use my computer too much my wife calls me an "Otaki" ... so ... negative @tintin ohhh, that's what the character's name was. I've seen his comics while I was Germany Now who's that little olypmic looking character with wings on his feet and BIG friend ???

Aug 16, 2002, 02:30	#16
Fugu Poisonous but sweet! Join Date: Jun 16, 2002 Location: Under waves Age: 20 Posts: 8	The correct translation of word "anime" to English language is "fun", I think (sorry, I'm a bit addicted)! I've read an English version of one of Tintin adventures and I've liked it, because the story is very well developed, but the drawings is a bit stillness (the drawings is quite good and detailed also) compared to manga. __________________ "Laying over waves, singing to the Moon."

Sep 9, 2002, 09:00	#17
Olivia Regular Member Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Location: Sao Paulo, Brazil Posts: 126	@ otaku means maniac, fanatic about something done indoors (hmmm... how can I explain this?) - such as PCs, videos, books and stuff. it had a negative connotation, but nowadays i think it has changed, not sure. @ that little olypmic looking character with wings on his feet and BIG friend i believe you're talking about Asterix et Obelix, fantastic cartoon!!! i think there's even a movie of them - starring Gerard Depardieu

Sep 9, 2002, 15:27	#18
thomas Decommissioned ex-admin Join Date: Mar 14, 2002 Posts: 4,209	"Asterix and Obelix", another pillar of my childhood, hehe. Sorry moyashi, I missed your post. => http://www.asterix-obelix.nl

Sep 10, 2002, 01:59	#19
moyashi Regular Member Join Date: Apr 15, 2002 Location: SonyLand Age: 40 Posts: 1,566	Yes, Yes Asterix. That's him Thanks Olivia. I saw him once while I was like 5 and his image has always stayed with me. haha, it wasn't his feet but his helmet. Oh well?!? lolo, why?

Sep 10, 2002, 23:19	#20
Olivia Regular Member Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Location: Sao Paulo, Brazil Posts: 126	hmmm... don't know why... but take a look: (the official site is www.asterix.tm.fr)

Sep 11, 2002, 01:24	#22
moyashi Regular Member Join Date: Apr 15, 2002 Location: SonyLand Age: 40 Posts: 1,566	lol ... neither do I but that's ok. I've always liked the duo.

Sep 26, 2002, 02:10	#23
perfectchichi Junior Member Join Date: Sep 10, 2002 Posts: 5	In japan all cartoons are called anime. We just use it in the us to describe japanese animation.

Sep 26, 2002, 07:25	#24
deborah gormley Regular Member Join Date: Apr 19, 2002 Location: Nr. Ireland. Age: 40 Posts: 829	lol I remember that guy Asterix, and like you moyashi I think I seen it once maybe twice, and the duo where great, pity they dont have him on T.V here, the kids would love it, and the helmet is what I remember too,lol

Sep 26, 2002, 14:09	#25
moyashi Regular Member Join Date: Apr 15, 2002 Location: SonyLand Age: 40 Posts: 1,566

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