🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

擬人化

Pronunciation / Transliteration: gijinka

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Anthropomorphous/ˌæn.θrə.pəˈmɔːr.fəs/
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"物語の中で擬人化されたキャラクターは、読者に親しみやすさを与える。"

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Having human characteristics or qualities attributed to non-human entities.

    "The anthropomorphous portrayal of the tree in the story made it relatable to the readers."
  2. 2

    Describing a style of representation in which animals or inanimate objects are given human traits.

    "The anthropomorphous designs in the animation captivated audiences of all ages."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'anthropomorphous' derives from the Greek roots 'anthropos', meaning 'human', and 'morphe', meaning 'form' or 'shape'. It evolved in the English language during the 19th century, reflecting a growing interest in literature and art that personified non-human entities.

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