What does Deku mean from My Hero Academia?
Deku means 'useless' or 'good for nothing' in Japanese. Bakugo used it to tease Midoriya, but now it represents Midoriya's determination and heroism.
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Deku means useless, but Midoriya flipped that script real quick!
As someone who's binged the show a dozen times, Deku stands for Midoriya's transformation from 'useless' to 'you can do it!' It's a testament to his growth and perseverance.
Deku originally starts as a mocking nickname from Bakugo meaning 'useless' or 'can't do anything,' but our boy Midoriya owns it! He turns it into a symbol of 'you can do it!' Now, that's character development!
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