noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
distant relative
Refers to a relative who is not closely related by blood or marriage; often used in contrast with 近縁 (close relative).
彼は私の遠縁にあたる人です。
He is a distant relative of mine.
遠縁の親戚が結婚式に来てくれた。
A distant relative came to the wedding.