noun
mecha
Mecha (noun) means a large robotic vehicle or suit, typically piloted by a person inside it, common in science fiction. Example: “The anime is famous for its towering mecha battling in the city streets.”
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A large robotic vehicle or suit, typically piloted by a person inside it, common in science fiction.
"The anime is famous for its towering mecha battling in the city streets."
How to use mecha
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA giant robot, usually controlled by a human pilot, popular in science fiction and anime.
Common pairings
mecha anime
mecha suit
giant mecha
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Word forms
- Plural
- mechas
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Etymology
From Japanese meka, itself shortened from the English word "mechanical".
Frequently asked questions
What does “mecha” mean?
The word “mecha” means a large robotic vehicle or suit, typically piloted by a person inside it, common in science fiction. In plain terms, a giant robot, usually controlled by a human pilot, popular in science fiction and anime.
How do you use “mecha” in a sentence?
Here is “mecha” used in a sentence: “The anime is famous for its towering mecha battling in the city streets.”
What part of speech is “mecha”?
“Mecha” is a noun.
Where does the word “mecha” come from?
The word “mecha” comes from Japanese. From Japanese meka, itself shortened from the English word "mechanical".
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