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The name **Kozuki** is a Japanese male name. Despite its unusual pronunciation for Russian ears, it has entered Russian-speaking environments primarily due to the popularity of characters with this name in Japanese anime and manga, especially in Hajime Isayama's works (Ghidzu Satoru), where it is borne by the protagonist. Regarding its origin, the name **Kozuki** is Japanese. Its literal translation from Japanese is "cobra" or "fiery serpent." In Japanese culture, serpents (yamataka) can also denote dragons (rikisattra), but more commonly, they refer to serpents, which does not exclude the meaning of "fiery serpent" (yamataka - from *ya ma ta ka* - "fiery serpent," from *yama* - mountain, *toki* - serpent, *kawa* - snake). This duality reflects some aspects associated with the name. The historical use of the name **Kozuki** in modern Japanese culture is primarily linked to anime and manga. The character Bodhisattva (Ghidzu Satoru) brought the name to the light of the East. Before that, the name was less common, though it existed. In Japan, the name itself is not very popular but is recognizable. A person with this name is associated with the image of Bodhisattva - strong, intelligent, but also impulsive, tormented by internal conflicts and feelings of inadequacy, yet bearing immense responsibility and possessing deep emotions. Key traits include willpower, loyalty, complex character, a mix of passion and wisdom, a sense of duty and self-respect, tendency to self-analyze. In terms of popularity, the name **Kozuki** in Russia and other Russian-speaking countries gained wide recognition mainly thanks to the character Bodhisattva. In Japan, the name itself is not mass-popular. Variants or diminutives might include **Koji**, **Kozo**, **Kodi**, less often - **Kodzei** (unless it's a personal name).