めちゃ (mecha) Japanese meaning: very

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adverb

very; extremely; so

colloquialusually written using kana alone

Colloquial intensifier used mainly in casual speech. Similar to めっちゃ but slightly less emphatic in some regions.

See also: めっちゃ

このラーメン、めちゃおいしい！
This ramen is so good!
昨日きのうのテスト、めちゃ難むずかしかった。
Yesterday's test was extremely difficult.

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na-adjective, noun

absurd; ridiculous; nonsensical

usually written using kana alone

Describes a situation or statement that is unreasonable or laughably illogical. Often used in the phrase めちゃくちゃ, but can stand alone in casual contexts.

そんな話はなし、めちゃだよ。
That story is ridiculous.
計けい画かくがめちゃで、何なにから手てをつけていいかわからない。
The plan is a mess; I don't know where to start.

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na-adjective, noun

excessive; extreme

usually written using kana alone

Indicates something is beyond normal limits, often with a negative connotation. Frequently used in the adverbial form めちゃに.

彼かれはめちゃなダイエットで体からだを壊こわした。
He ruined his health with an extreme diet.
めちゃに金かねを使つかうのはやめなさい。
Stop spending money excessively.

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