This is the 4745th most frequent Japanese word.
松岡
"松岡" (Matsuoka) is a Japanese surname or place name, meaning "pine hill" or "pine ridge."
Usage: Here, '松岡' refers to a person's last name, followed by the honorific 'さん' indicating respect. It's a common way to address individuals formally.
松岡さんはテニスの大会で優勝しました。
Matsuoka-san won the tennis tournament.
Usage: In this sentence, '松岡' refers to a place or location, indicating geographical context rather than a name.
私は松岡の近くに住んでいます。
I live near Matsuoka.
Usage: '松岡' is used as a proper noun referring to a name, suggesting interest in its etymology or significance.