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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Sayonara Doitsu” is a rare card of the German Memes pack, number 237 of the collection, and the 39th 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 “Sayonara Doitsu” meme mean?
The meme plays on the exotic appeal of Japanese borrowed through video game and anime culture, very present among German-speaking creators. Saying goodbye to Germany in Japanese rather than German gives the phrase a tone that is both dramatic and light, used to comically exaggerate the urge to flee a painful situation, with no real intention of actually leaving.
Where does the “Sayonara Doitsu” meme come from?
“Sayonara” means “goodbye” in Japanese, while “Doitsu” is how Japanese refers to Germany, a word familiar especially to German-speaking fans of anime and Japanese video games. Combining the two gave rise to “Sayonara Doitsu”, picked up in German-speaking streaming to jokingly announce a desire to leave everything behind, often after an annoying or absurd moment on stream. This language mashup, common in a German internet culture heavily influenced by Japanese and English, helped the phrase spread through clips and comments.
How to use the “Sayonara Doitsu” meme
- People shout “Sayonara Doitsu!” after a particularly annoying moment on stream.
- The phrase is used to comically exaggerate the urge to drop everything.
- Viewers repeat it in comments as a nod to the creators’ Japanese-influenced culture.
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The “Sayonara Doitsu” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 237 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | German Memes pack |
| Fame | 65/100 · #39 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Sayonara Doitsu” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Sayonara Doitsu comes out of the German Memes pack as a rare 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 10 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 Sayonara Doitsu mean?
It is a Japanese mashup meaning “goodbye Germany”, picked up as a meme in German-speaking streaming to jokingly announce wanting to leave everything behind.
Why does Doitsu mean Germany?
“Doitsu” is simply how Japanese pronounces and refers to Germany, a word known especially through anime and Japanese video game culture.
Where does the sayonara doitsu meme come from?
It comes from German-speaking internet culture, heavily influenced by Japanese and English, where the phrase spread through clips to exaggerate an urge to flee.
How do I get the Sayonara Doitsu meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Sayonara Doitsu” is a rare card of the German Memes pack. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Sayonara Doitsu card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Japanische Bezeichnungen für Länder — Wikipédia · checked on October 30, 2026.
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