Meaning
What does Sugoi Dekai mean?
Sugoi Dekai refers to a Japanese expression, translating to “Great” or “So Big” in English.
It is seen on the shirt of the protagonist of the manga Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out!
Origin
What's the origin of Sugoi Dekai?
“Sugoi Dekai” was first seen following the publication of the Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out! manga, by Niconico in December 2017.
An anime version of the manga was released in July 2020.
The shirt with the catchphrase is seen on many occasions in both mediums.
Spread & Usage
How did Sugoi Dekai spread?
Shortly after the anime’s release, fanart of the T-shirt as well as of Uzaki surfaced on sites like Twitter, DeviantArt and Reddit.
By August 2020, Twitter was flooded with the variations of Uzaki and her shirt drawn in the style of cartoons and animations like Family Guy or Big Mouth.
External resources
- Quora.com – What does “Uzaki-chan, Sugoi Dekai!” mean in English?
- Fandom – Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out! Wiki
- Onlinedayz.com – Uzaki Chan Wants to Hang Out!