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Mitsubishi

miht-suu-BIH-shee

Mitsubishi (noun) means a vehicle made by the Japanese company Mitsubishi. Example: “He traded in his old sedan for a used Mitsubishi.”

noun
1
A vehicle made by the Japanese company Mitsubishi.
"He traded in his old sedan for a used Mitsubishi."
2
An aircraft built by Mitsubishi, especially the fighter planes it produced during the Second World War.
"The museum has a restored Mitsubishi from the 1940s on display."

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Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA well-known Japanese car, electronics, and heavy-industry brand.

Word forms

Mitsubishis plural

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Etymology

From Japanese 三菱 (Mitsubishi), literally "three diamonds," referencing the company's three-diamond logo.

Origin: Japanese

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Mitsubishi” mean?

The word “Mitsubishi” means a vehicle made by the Japanese company Mitsubishi. In plain terms, a well-known Japanese car, electronics, and heavy-industry brand.

How do you pronounce “Mitsubishi”?

“Mitsubishi” is pronounced miht-suu-BIH-shee (/ˌmɪt.sʊˈbɪ.ʃi/ in IPA).

How do you use “Mitsubishi” in a sentence?

Here is “Mitsubishi” used in a sentence: “He traded in his old sedan for a used Mitsubishi.”

What part of speech is “Mitsubishi”?

“Mitsubishi” is a noun.

Where does the word “Mitsubishi” come from?

The word “Mitsubishi” comes from Japanese. From Japanese 三菱 (Mitsubishi), literally "three diamonds," referencing the company's three-diamond logo.

Is “Mitsubishi” a common word?

“Mitsubishi” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “Mitsubishi” have?

“Mitsubishi” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a vehicle made by the Japanese company Mitsubishi.

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