What does DEKU mean in Japan?

Overall, the word deku is a Japanese word that refers to a wooden doll or puppet. Traditionally, these dolls had no arms or legs. The word deku is also used as a teasing insult in Japanese to refer to a blockhead or dummy. The phrase implies that the person is as useless as a legless, armless wooden doll.
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What does Deku mean in anime?

Originally, deku referred to a type of plain wooden doll or puppet and then came to be used as an insult meaning “useless person.” Nowadays, it's also a reference to a common race in the Legend of Zelda games, as well as to the lead character in the hit anime series, Boku no Hero Academia.
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What does the Japanese name Deku mean?

Although in Japanese the term “DEKU” in it itself has NO meaning (so don't try and use it because nobody will understand you) in Boku No Hero Academia the phrase is an abbreviation of the words Dekunobou and Dekiru. To sum it up. For Kacchan: Dekunobou -> Deku: the one who can't achieve/do anything.
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What is Deku's name in Japan?

Izuku Midoriya (Japanese: 緑谷 出久, Hepburn: Midoriya Izuku), also known by his hero name Deku (Japanese: デク), is a superhero and the main protagonist of the manga series My Hero Academia, created by Kōhei Horikoshi.
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What does Deku mean in MHA?

Midoriya's nickname, 'Deku', was given to him by Bakugou when they were little. 'Deku' is another reading of his name 出久, and Bakugou uses it to mock him, as 'Deku' can mean 'one who can't achieve or do anything'.
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WHAT DOES DEKU MEAN? | Boku No Hero Academia | Midoriya, Bakugo



What is Dekus birthday?

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DEKU! We're so proud of the hero you have become! Izuku Midoriya (My Hero Academia) - Birthday: July 15!
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What does Deku call Bakugo?

Midoriya refers to Bakugo as "Kacchan." In turn, Bakugo refers to Midoriya as "Deku." They each seem to be comfortable with these names, as they both use them and allow them to be used throughout My Hero Academia.
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What does Bakugo mean in English?

According to a user from Australia, the name Bakugo is of Japanese origin and means "Explosion or Powerful". 3 submissions from the United States and Ireland agree the name Bakugo means "Explosion" and is of Japanese origin.
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What does Deku call Todoroki?

In chapter 245 of the manga, Midoriya calls Todoroki by his name; "Shoto". He likely meant his hero name.
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What does Todoroki mean in English?

roar, thunder, boom resound.
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What does Deku smell like?

Inspired by Izuku's willful and caring attitude, this scent blends masculine notes of bergamot and amber with softer notes of cotton flower and rose to create a fresh fragrance that smells like a young and upcoming #1 hero.
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What does Deku's shirt mean?

When All-Might comes to ask Izuku's mom's permission for Izuku to stay in the dorms, Izuku is wearing a shirt that translates to "dress shirt".
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What does Bakugou mean in Japanese?

According to a user from Georgia, U.S., the name Bakugou is of Japanese origin and means "Prideful Explosion". According to 4 people from all over the world, the name Bakugou is of Japanese origin and means "Explosion".
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What does Kacchan mean in Japan?

Yeah, it's a nickname. In Japanese, '-chan' is an honorific for someone close to you. So he's shortening Katsuki to 'Ka' and adding '-chan'. Ka-chan. 14.
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Does Bakugo like Deku?

After Class A managed to wear Izuku down, Katsuki confessed his true feelings to Izuku, how he always felt Izuku was above him despite him being Quirkless and why he was mean to him all those years.
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How do you say Deku in English?

It's Deh-Koo.
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What episode does Todoroki kiss Deku?

Episode 23 | My Hero Academia Wiki | Fandom.
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Who is the youngest in class 1-A?

1) Mezo Shoji

Shoji is the youngest character in class 1-A of My Hero Academia. He is a strong and capable hero whose quirks allow him to have six hands while each can act as another sensory organ such as eyes, noses and ears. This character has great combat and recon abilities, making him a well-rounded hero.
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Is Katsuki a unisex name?

The name Katsuki is primarily a female name of Japanese origin that means Victorious, Season, Fragrance, Moon.
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Why did Bakugou bully Deku?

He feels inferior when others try to support him. The growth of Deku's quirk, his favoritism from All Might and staying on a consistent hero promotion path has caused Bakugou to feel jealous and non-acceptive of his own shortcomings compared to Deku.
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Where is Izuku Midoriya's dad?

Currently, Hisashi's work has taken him abroad, leaving Inko and Izuku alone. This is everything that's been revealed about Izuku's father, but what's interesting about all of this is that everything that is revealed about Hisashi was either from Inko or the creator Kohei Horikoshi.
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Is Shoto Todoroki's last name?

Shoto Todoroki ( 轟 とどろき 焦 しょう 凍 と , Todoroki Shōto?), also known as Shoto (ショート, Shōto?), is the tritagonist of the My Hero Academia manga and anime series.
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