also: ばっけ
A family line that has split off from the main family (本家). Often used in historical or traditional family contexts.
See also: 分家
He comes from a branch family that split off from the main family.
Standard kanji spelling.
Rare voiced reading; learners should prefer まっけ.
Compound of 末 (end, youngest) and 家 (family, house). The reading まっけ is a regular combination, while ばっけ is a rare voiced variant.