Korean Dictionary
How to say "Watching Animation" in Korean
“Watching Animation” in Korean is 애니메이션 감상 (pronounced "Aenimasyon Gamsang").
애니메이션 감상
Aenimasyon Gamsang
Usage & Context
Watching animation, both Korean and Japanese anime, is a popular leisure hobby in Korea. Many Koreans are passionate fans of animated series.
Example Sentence
주말에 집에서 애니메이션을 봐요.
I watch animation at home on weekends.
How to use 애니메이션 감상 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Watching Animation” is 애니메이션 감상, romanized as Aenimasyon Gamsang.
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 감상.
Pronunciation Guide
For 애니메이션 (aenimasyon), 'ae' sounds like 'air' without the 'r', 'ni' like 'knee', 'ma' like 'mah', and 'syon' like 'shone'. For 감상 (gamsang), 'gam' is like 'gum', and 'sang' is like 'song'. The stress is fairly even across the syllables.
More Example Sentences
Asking a friend about their current hobby.
요즘 어떤 애니메이션 감상하세요?
What animation are you watching these days?
Expressing a personal preference for leisure.
주말에는 애니메이션 감상하면서 쉬는 게 최고예요.
Relaxing by watching animation on weekends is the best.
Stating a specific preference within the hobby.
저는 일본 애니메이션 감상을 특히 좋아해요.
I especially like watching Japanese animation.
Cultural Context
Anime, often shortened to '애니' (aeni), is incredibly popular in South Korea, appealing to all age groups. It's common to see characters in K-dramas who are avid anime fans, reflecting a strong community for both domestic Korean animation and imported Japanese anime. The rise of webtoons (웹툰) also contributes significantly to this culture, with many popular series being adapted into animated forms.
Editorial note
We review entries like 애니메이션 감상 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
애니메이션 덕후예요.
I'm an anime fan.
어떤 애니메이션 좋아하세요?
What kind of animation do you like?
새로운 애니메이션 나왔대요.
They say a new animation came out.
Related Expressions
만화책 읽기
manhwachaek ilkgi
Reading comic books
영화 감상
yeonghwa gamsang
Watching movies
드라마 시청
deurama sicheong
Watching dramas
애니메이션 덕후
aenimasyon deokhu
Anime fan/otaku
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