This is the 7825th most frequent Japanese word.
和子
"和子" (Kazuko) is a Japanese feminine given name meaning "harmonious child."
Here, 和子 (Kazuko) is used as a proper noun, representing a person's name.
和子さんは今日学校に行きました。
Kazuko went to school today.
In this context, 和子 (wako) metaphorically represents harmonic aspects of Japanese culture. This usage is atypical but can exist poetically.
日本の和子を大切にしましょう。
Let us value the Japanese sense of harmony.
Here, 和子 is referred to as an example of a name, discussing its aesthetic appeal.