tsutsuki

Tsutsuki is a transliteration that can refer to several uses in Japanese language and popular culture. In many English-language discussions, it is encountered as a variant spelling of Otsutsuki, the surname of a prominent clan in the Naruto franchise. In canonical Naruto materials, the clan name is Otsutsuki, with notable members including Kaguya Otsutsuki, Hagoromo Otsutsuki, and Hamura Otsutsuki. The form tsutsuki without the initial O does not appear as a separate canonical term in the series, and it is common for fans and secondary sources to drop or omit the O, leading to confusion.

Outside Naruto, tsutsuki may appear as part of Japanese names or place names, though it does not describe a widely recognized concept on its own in contemporary usage. As a surname or a component of compounds, it may occur in literature, media, or academic contexts, but it remains relatively uncommon.

In fiction and fan works, Tsutsuki has sometimes been used as a family, clan, or organization name independent of Naruto, but such uses are not part of established canon. When encountered, the meaning is defined by the work in question rather than by a fixed external reference.

In summary, tsutsuki is not a distinct, widely recognized term outside of specific contexts; its most notable association in popular culture is its close relation to Otsutsuki from Naruto, with canonical spelling preserving the leading O.