This is the 7304th most frequent Korean word.
직계
"직계" means "direct lineage" or "immediate family line."
In this sentence, "직계" is used to describe 'immediate' or 'direct lineage,' referring to close family members such as parents, siblings, or children.
그는 직계 가족을 위해 집을 샀습니다.
He bought a house for his immediate family.
Here, "직계" refers to 'direct descendants' in legal or inheritance contexts, highlighting those who are directly related without intermediaries.
직계 상속인은 재산을 상속받을 권리가 있습니다.
Immediate heirs have the right to inherit property.
In this context, "직계" designates 'immediate family members,' emphasizing a close familial relationship in terms of event participation.