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			Anime Vocabulary Japanimation American slang for for Japanese animation. Similar to other less than ideal contractions like "blaxsploitation" and "teensploitation." It's best to either to use the full "Japanese animation" or shorter "anime." Don't talk about "Japanimation" to an otaku. kawaii cute henshin Transformation. Used to describe the sub-genre of special-effects shows featuring super-hero transformations (Kamen Rider or Metal Heroes). Also used to describe transforming mecha (Henshin Robo). mecha Just about anything mechanical: weapons, vehicles, robots, but usually not items like pencil sharpeners or ceiling fans. Nani? "What?" Nihon Japan. otaku Anime fanboy or fangirl. Generally a good thing in America, aparently closer to being a geek in Japan. If you're wondering if you've become an otaku take Axcess magazine's Are You An Otaku? test. Back - Next