This is the 2800th most frequent Japanese word.
金子
"金子" is a Japanese surname meaning "golden child."
Here, "金子" refers to money made of gold, exhibiting its usage as a noun describing valuable currency.
彼はその壺に金子を入れました。
He placed coins made of gold into the pot.
In this example, "金子" is being discussed as the concept of a name, indicating its commonality and cultural significance as a surname.
金子という名前は日本でよく見られる姓です。
The name Kaneko is a commonly seen last name in Japan.
In this sentence, "金子" is used as a proper noun, referring to the surname "Kaneko", commonly used in Japanese names.