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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “JAKA JAN” is a common card of the Memes World series 73, number 21845 of the collection, and the 239th best-known meme of its 300 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “JAKA JAN” meme mean?
Jaka Jan conveys playful exaggeration, goofy enthusiasm, and noisy musical antics. It represents the sound of someone violently strumming an imaginary guitar to dramatize an otherwise simple statement. Online, users employ the quote as a punchy audio bite to highlight over-the-top reveals or silly suggestions.
Where does the “JAKA JAN” meme come from?
The meme stems from an anime scene in season two, episode three of K-On!. While proposing ideas so her bandmate Ritsu Tainaka does not feel isolated, character Yui Hirasawa acts out an electric guitar chord by shouting “jaka jan.” Animators and internet users took this energetic mimicry and built widespread MAD remixes around it, layering the sample over custom music tracks and spliced animations.
How to use the “JAKA JAN” meme
- Highlighting an absurd idea with exaggerated musical fanfare.
- Cutting to the audio clip inside a comedic rhythm-based remix video.
- Pretending to play an imaginary electric guitar riff to break a silence.
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The “JAKA JAN” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21845 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 73 |
| Fame | 62/100 · #239 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “JAKA JAN” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; JAKA JAN comes out of the Memes World series 73 as a common card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.
Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 5 MemeCoins.
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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details
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Frequently asked questions
What does Jaka Jan mean?
It is a Japanese onomatopoeic phrase describing the loud, energetic strumming of a guitar. It mimics the twang and resonance of an aggressive chord.
Where does the Jaka Jan meme come from?
The audio originates from K-On! season two, episode three. Lead character Yui Hirasawa utters the sound while enthusiastically presenting plans to Ritsu Tainaka.
What format did the Jaka Jan meme take online?
It spread predominantly through fan-made MAD videos. Editors chopped up the animation and dialogue to build rhythmic audio-visual mashups.
How do I get the JAKA JAN meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “JAKA JAN” is a common card of the Memes World series 73. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the JAKA JAN card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: K-On! · Daily K-ON! #625: What do those gestures even mean? · Dragon Ball Daima's Opening Lyrics Explained, What Is Jaka Jaan Really About? · checked on October 15, 2026.
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