# gacha

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈɡatʃ.ə/ · frequency rank #59,409

## Definitions
1. A small toy sold in a plastic capsule in a vending machine, especially toys sold in or associated with Japan.
2. The vending machine that sells such toys.
3. A mechanism in certain video games, especially mobile games, whereby in-game items or characters are purchased randomly with real or in-game money.
4. A game which features this mechanic as its central feature.

## Etymology
From Japanese ガチャ (gacha), shortened form of ガチャポン (gachapon).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/gacha