This is the 8896th most frequent Japanese word.
正芳
"正芳" is a Japanese male given name, typically meaning "true fragrance" or "pure beauty," depending on the characters' interpretation.
Here, '正芳' is used as a proper noun, which is a personal name in the Japanese context.
正芳さんは私の友達です。
Masayoshi is my friend.
In this sentence, '正芳' is referenced as a name, discussing its uniqueness or rarity in Japan.
正芳という名前は日本で珍しいです。
The name Masayoshi is rare in Japan.
Here, '正芳' refers to a person being addressed in the sentence, showing direct interaction.