No. 2,514 in Japanese
及川
"及川" (Oikawa) is a Japanese surname meaning "reaching river" or "spreading river."
In a sentence
及川さんは今日も元気ですね。
Oikawa-san is lively again today.
'及川' is used here as a proper noun, indicating someone's surname.
及川町には多くの観光名所があります。
Oikawa Town has many tourist attractions.
'及川' is used here as a place name, specifically as a town name.
彼の提案が及川氏に影響を及ぼしました。
His suggestion influenced Mr. Oikawa.
'及川' is used here as a surname referring to a specific individual, '及川氏'.
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