Ghibli Pronunciation Guide: 'Ghibli' or 'Jibli' - what is the correct way to pronounce it?

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on March 28, 2025
The confusion stems from the studio's origin story and the linguistic journey the word "Ghibli" has taken. Initially, "Ghibli" (ギブリ) comes from an Italian word pronounced with a hard "G" (as in "gift"). This Italian word means a hot wind from the Sahara Desert, symbolic of the studio's intent to introduce fresh, new winds...

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