associating with relatives; keeping in touch with relatives
Refers to the social obligation or practice of maintaining relationships with extended family, often involving visits, calls, and gift-giving.
See also: 親戚付き合い
In the countryside, associating with relatives is still common.
Many people find keeping in touch with relatives bothersome.
family-like relationship; associating as if family
Used when people who are not blood relatives interact with the closeness and frequency typical of family members.
See also: 親戚付き合い
I have a relationship with him that is like family.