meta- in Japanese
meta- in Japanese is 超, メタ — meta- means referring to itself or its own category — self-aware or self-referential in nature.
meta- in Japanese
超
Pronounced: chō
メタ
Pronounced: meta
(organic chemistry) in isomeric benzene derivatives, having the two substituents in alternate (1,3) positions; contrasted with ortho- and para-. [From 1833]
What does "meta-" mean?
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adj Referring to itself or its own category — self-aware or self-referential in nature.
"The movie made a meta joke about its own sequel."
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adj In gaming, describing a strategy, character, or item that is currently considered the most effective and widely used.
"That character became meta after the last balance update."
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meta- in a sentence
- The movie made a meta joke about its own sequel.
- Writing an essay about how to write essays feels very meta.
- That character became meta after the last balance update.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "meta-" in Japanese?
"meta-" in Japanese is 超, メタ. meta- means: Referring to itself or its own category — self-aware or self-referential in nature.
How do you pronounce 超?
"meta-" in Japanese is 超, pronounced "chō".
How do you use "meta-" in a sentence?
Example: "The movie made a meta joke about its own sequel." In Japanese, "meta-" is 超, メタ.
Are there other ways to say "meta-" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "meta-": 超, メタ.
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