Korean Dictionary
How to say "Animation" in Korean
“Animation” in Korean is 애니메이션 (pronounced "Aenimeisyeon").
애니메이션
Aenimeisyeon
Usage & Context
A major industry in Korea with world-renowned studios. Includes both traditional and digital animation techniques.
Example Sentence
한국 애니메이션은 세계적으로 유명합니다.
Korean animation is famous worldwide.
How to use 애니메이션 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Animation” is 애니메이션, romanized as Aenimeisyeon.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 애니메이션.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce "애니메이션" as "Ae-ni-mei-shyeon." "Ae" sounds like "air" without the 'r,' "ni" like "knee," "mei" like "may," and "shyeon" like "shun." The stress is typically on "mei."
More Example Sentences
Discussing the animation industry.
요즘 한국 애니메이션의 수준이 정말 높아졌어요.
The quality of Korean animation has really improved recently.
Talking about kids' entertainment.
아이들은 애니메이션 보는 것을 정말 좋아해요.
Children really love watching animation.
Clarifying a movie genre.
이 영화는 실사 영화가 아니라 애니메이션이에요.
This movie isn't live-action, it's animation.
Cultural Context
Korea has a thriving "애니메이션" industry, known globally for its technical prowess and creative output. Many international animated films and series have significant portions produced in Korean studios. Beyond traditional children's cartoons, adult-oriented webtoon adaptations into animation (like *God of High School* or *Tower of God*) are gaining immense popularity, showcasing the diverse range of Korean animation. K-pop groups also frequently release animated music videos or character-based content.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
애니메이션 영화
animated movie
애니메이션 시리즈
animation series
한국 애니메이션
Korean animation
Related Expressions
만화
manhwa
comic, cartoon (can refer to animated cartoons too)
웹툰
webtun
webtoon (often adapted into animation)
애니메이터
aenimeiteo
animator (loanword)
극장판 애니메이션
geukjangpan aenimeisyeon
animated feature film
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