This is the 10161st most frequent Japanese word.
金谷
"金谷" (Kanaya) is a Japanese surname or place name meaning "golden valley."
In this sentence, '金谷' refers to 'Kanaya Station,' a specific location.
昨日、私は金谷駅近くのカフェで友達と会いました。
Yesterday, I met my friend at a café near Kanaya Station.
Here, '金谷' is used as a surname, referring to a person named Kanaya.
金谷さんは私の大学の同級生です。
Mr. Kanaya is my classmate from university.
In this sentence, '金谷' is used as a descriptor for 'Kanaya tea,' referring to the tea produced in the Kanaya region.