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Dondozo may be a combination of ''don'' (Spanish for lord) and どうぞ ''dōzo'' (Japanese for "please (help yourself)"; typically said when offering something). ''Don'' also refers to a crime boss, which may allude to Dondozo's relationship with Tatsugiri, who acts as its {{wp|consigliere}}. | Dondozo may be a combination of ''don'' (Spanish for lord) and どうぞ ''dōzo'' (Japanese for "please (help yourself)"; typically said when offering something). ''Don'' also refers to a crime boss, which may allude to Dondozo's relationship with Tatsugiri, who acts as its {{wp|consigliere}}. In may also derive from ''bozo'', in reference to Dondozo's dimwitted nature. | ||
Heyrusher may be a combination of へいらっしゃい ''e irasshai'' ("Come on in"; typically said by store attendants when greeting customers) and the agentive suffix ～者 ''-sha''. It may also involve ''hey'' (a friendly greeting). | Heyrusher may be a combination of へいらっしゃい ''e irasshai'' ("Come on in"; typically said by store attendants when greeting customers) and the agentive suffix ～者 ''-sha''. It may also involve ''hey'' (a friendly greeting). | ||