緑谷出久
Midoriya Izuku
Izuku Midoriya is the name of the main character in the manga and anime series My Hero Academia, written in Japanese as 緑谷出久 (Midoriya Izuku).
This phrase refers to the protagonist of the series My Hero Academia.
What does it mean word for word?
The surname 緑谷 (Midoriya) is composed of the kanji for 'green' (緑) and 'valley' (谷). The given name 出久 (Izuku) is composed of the kanji for 'to go out/exit' (出) and 'long time/久' (久).
How does it change in a sentence?
In Japanese, the surname comes before the given name, so the name is written as 緑谷出久 (Midoriya Izuku).
How do you pronounce it?
Midoriya Izuku
Did you know?
- The character's nickname 'Deku' is a play on the phonetic sound of his name, but in Japanese, the word 'deku' (often written in katakana) can also be a slang term for something 'useless' or 'broken'.
- The name Izuku is extremely rare in real-life Japan, as the combination of 出 and 久 is not a standard naming convention for boys.
- In Japanese pop culture, names often act as 'charactonyms' where the kanji meanings provide subtle clues to the person's personality or destiny.
Examples in context
- 緑谷出久はとても勇敢です。Midoriya Izuku wa totemo yuukan desu.Izuku Midoriya is very brave.
- 主人公の名前は緑谷出久です。Shujinkou no namae wa Midoriya Izuku desu.The protagonist's name is Izuku Midoriya.
- 緑谷出久のコスチュームが好きです。Midoriya Izuku no kosuchuumu ga suki desu.I like Izuku Midoriya's costume.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their favorite anime at a cafe.
- 大翔 Hiroto僕の好きなキャラは緑谷出久だよ。Boku no suki na kyara wa Midoriya Izuku da yo.My favorite character is Izuku Midoriya.
- 美咲 Misaki私も緑谷出久は大好き！Watashi mo Midoriya Izuku wa daisuki!I love Izuku Midoriya too!
- 大翔 Hiroto彼は本当に熱いヒーローだね。Kare wa hontou ni atsui hiiroo da ne.He is a truly passionate hero, isn't he?
- 美咲 Misakiそうだね、本当に尊敬するよ。Sou da ne, hontou ni sonkei suru yo.That's true, I really respect him.
