noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
branch family; cadet family; establishing a branch family
Refers to a family line that splits off from the main family (本家), often in traditional Japanese family systems. Can also refer to the act of establishing such a branch.
See also: 本家
彼は本家から分家して、新しい家を建てた。
He established a branch family from the main family and built a new house.
The head of the branch family attended the main family gathering.