noun
mecha
noun
1
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
Word Forms
mechas plural, mecha plural
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Etymology
From Japanese meka, itself shortened from the English word "mechanical".