Akira

A-ki-ra · proper_noun

imported

Definitions

proper_noun

  1. 1.

    A Japanese given name used for both males and females, though more commonly male.

  2. 2.

    A landmark Japanese animated film (1988) directed by Katsuhiro Otomo.

Related words

See also: anime

Etymology

From Japanese, commonly written with the kanji 明 meaning "bright, clear, intelligent," though it can be written with other characters carrying meanings such as "autumn" or "dawn."