There were five persons succeeded to the professional name Nanboku TSURUYA, but when it is simply referred to as Nanboku TSURUYA or Nanboku, it usually indicates Nanboku TSURUYA IV.
鶴屋南北を襲名した者は5名を数えるが、単に鶴屋南北または南北というと、通常はこの四代目ことをさす。