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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 notes

In 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".

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