noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
branch line; spur line
Refers to a secondary railway line that branches off from a main line. Also used figuratively for other branching connections.
この支線は本線から分岐している。
This branch line diverges from the main line.
支線の駅は小さくて静かだ。
The station on the branch line is small and quiet.