mother's side of the family; maternal line
Refers to the mother's family or relatives collectively. Often contrasted with 父方 (father's side).
See also: 父方 (ちちかた)
My maternal grandmother lives in Kyoto.
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Used as a modifier before a kinship term (e.g., 母方の祖父, 母方のおじ) to specify a relative on the mother's side.
See also: 父方 (ちちかた)
My maternal grandfather was a doctor.
My maternal grandfather lives in Kyushu.