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VocabJLPT N1

direct descent

Nounの-Adjective

Definitions

1. direct descent
2. direct line

This noun describes a direct lineage or bloodline, meaning a relationship with no branches in between, such as parent to child to grandchild. It is used in family and legal contexts to distinguish direct descendants from collateral relatives. For example, a direct heir to a family estate would be described using this word.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The way they talk, it's like being direct descent makes you automatically right — pretty funny.

Sentence 2

It's the rule in our family that direct descendants clean the ancestral grave.

Sentence 3

This application requires the signature of a direct-line ancestor.

Sentence 4

Honestly, it's annoying when someone acts superior just because they're in the direct line.

Sentence 5

Apparently, only the direct-line head of the family is allowed to display that portrait.