This is the 10379th most frequent Japanese word.
麻生
"Asou" (麻生) is a Japanese surname or place name meaning "hemp life" or "hemp growth."
The word “麻生” here is used as a surname, referring to a specific person named Mr. Aso.
麻生さんは昨日、会議に出席しました。
Mr. Aso attended the meeting yesterday.
In this sentence, “麻生” refers to a geographical location, specifically the Aso Ward.
麻生区には多くの公園があります。
There are many parks in Aso Ward.
The term “麻生” indicates a name in general, discussing its prevalence.