照岡

This is the 9154th most frequent Japanese word.


照岡

"照岡" (Teruoka) is typically a Japanese surname and does not have a direct standalone meaning; it is composed of characters meaning "shine/illuminate" (照) and "hill/ridge" (岡).


In this sentence, '照岡' is used as a surname to address a person.

照岡さんは親切な人ですね。

Mr./Ms. Teruoka is a kind person.


Here, '照岡' refers to the name of a high school, indicating a proper noun identifying a place.

照岡高校は地域で有名です。

Teruoka High School is famous in the region.


In this usage, '照岡' specifies a location or area known as Teruoka.

照岡の風景は美しいです。

The scenery of Teruoka is beautiful.