メカ
meka
The Japanese word for mecha is メカ (meka).
In Japanese, メカ can be used broadly to refer to any mechanical device. However, within the context of pop culture, it specifically refers to piloted robots or armored vehicles.
Meaning: armoured robot (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is meka.
Did you know?
- The word メカ is a shortened form of メカニック, which was borrowed from the English word 'mechanic'.
- In Japanese pop culture, メカ is often categorized into 'real robot' and 'super robot' genres, which dictate whether the machine follows laws of physics.
- The phrase メカに強い means someone is 'strong with mecha' and describes a person who is tech-savvy or good with gadgets.
Examples in context
- 私の研究はメカに関するものです。My research is related to mecha.
- このアニメのメカはかっこいい。Kono anime no mecha wa kakkoii.The mecha in this anime is cool.
- 新作のメカの設計図を見た。Shinsaku no mecha no sekkeizu o mita.I saw the blueprints for the new mecha.
- メカのデザインを教えてください。Mecha no dezain o oshiete kudasai.Please tell me about the mecha's design.
Example conversation
Ren and Himari are talking about a movie they just watched.
- 蓮 Renあの映画のメカ、すごかったね。Ano eiga no meka, sugokatta ne.The mecha in that movie was amazing, wasn't it?
- 陽葵 Himariうん、動きがとてもリアルだったよ。Un, ugoki ga totemo riaru datta yo.Yeah, the movement was very realistic.
- 蓮 Ren僕もあんなメカに乗りたいな。Boku mo anna meka ni noritai na.I want to ride a mecha like that too.
- 陽葵 Himari蓮くんは本当にロボットが好きだね。Ren-kun wa hontō ni robotto ga suki da ne.You really love robots, Ren.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mecha” translations and entries メカ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries メカ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
