A family formed when at least one partner has children from a previous relationship. Cross-referenced with ステップファミリー, a common loanword synonym.
See also: ステップファミリー
In a stepfamily, it can take time to build new family bonds.
A common loanword synonym for 再婚家庭. Both refer to a stepfamily, but ステップファミリー is more casual and often used in everyday conversation.
Compound of 再婚 (さいこん, 'remarriage') and 家庭 (かてい, 'family, home').