Aiji branch family

…In contrast, an independent branch family is a type of branch family that does not involve the division of property and is seen in the branches of the second or third son or in retired families, and is a branch family that has an independent status from the main family. This also includes a branch family that divides property equally between the main family and the branch family. In the case of this branch family, the relationship with the main family is equal or a hierarchical relationship that is not significant, and a main branch family relationship that leads to the formation of a family organization is not formed. …

*Some of the terminology explanations that refer to the "Aiji Branch Family" are listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

…これに対して独立的分家は，財産分与を伴わない次･三男の分家や隠居分家にみられる類型であって，本家に対して独立的地位をもつ分家である。本家と分家で対等に財産を分割する相地（あいじ）分家もこれに含まれる。この分家の場合は本家との関係は対等もしくは著しくない上下関係であって，同族組織の形成に至るような本分家関係は形成されない。…

※「相地分家」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。

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