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.”
How to use mecha
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA giant robot, usually controlled by a human pilot, popular in science fiction and anime.
Word forms
mechas plural, mecha plural
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The anime is famous for its towering _____ battling in the city streets.
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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