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relative; relation; kin
遠い親戚から突然手紙が届いて驚いた。
I was surprised to suddenly receive a letter from a distant relative.
お正月には親戚が家に集まります。
Relatives gather at our house during New Year.
お正月に親戚が集まって食事をした。
Relatives got together for a meal on New Year's.