Korean Family Relation Calculator
Select a family relationship to see the Korean kinship degree (촌수) and proper title.
Category: Life Tools
When to use?
Find out the exact kinship degree and proper title for a relative during holidays or family gatherings.
How to use
- Select the relationship from the dropdown.
- The kinship degree and title are displayed.
Input Explanation
Select relationship nodes (e.g., Mother's Brother) to calculate kinship.
Calculation Basis
Traces family tree nodes step-by-step, assigning degree values (1 degree per generation jump) based on traditional kinship rules.
Usage Examples
- Check kinship degree - Find the exact chon (촌) number for a distant relative.
- Find proper titles - Quickly look up the correct Korean kinship title.
Examples
- Select 'Father's Brother' to find that the kinship is 3 Chon (Uncle)
- Select 'Mother's Sister's Child' to verify the relationship is 4 Chon (Cousin)
Cautions
- Calculations are based on standard East Asian traditional kinship rules and may not translate to modern legal terms in other cultures.
FAQ
Are in-laws counted in chon?
In-law (인척) relationships are not counted in chon degrees; they are shown separately.
Is 8 chon the limit for legal kin?
Under Korean civil law, blood relatives within 8 chon are classified as legal kin.
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