三さん族ぞく

noun

three types of relatives

Refers to a traditional Chinese-influenced concept of three familial relationship categories, often used in historical or legal contexts. The exact groupings vary by source, but commonly include combinations such as father, children, and grandchildren; or parents, siblings, wife and children.

• 古こ代だい中ちゅう国ごくの法ほう律りつでは、三さん族ぞくに連れん座ざが及およぶことがあった。

  In ancient Chinese law, collective punishment could extend to the three types of relatives.