shogun's family; family positioned to accede to the shogunate
Refers to the hereditary family of the shogun, especially in the context of the Tokugawa shogunate. Often used in historical or political discussions.
The Tokugawa shogun family held power throughout the Edo period.
将軍家の跡継ぎ問題が幕府を揺るがした。
The succession issue of the shogun's family shook the shogunate.