hakujin: Caucasian(s); white(s).

Issei: First-generation Japanese immigrant in America.

kabuki: A form of Japanese drama dating from the 17th century, it is based on popular themes, with male and female roles performed exclusively by men, chiefly in formalized pantomime, dance, and song.

kyougen: Play; drama.

Nisei: American-born children of Japanese immigrants; second-generation Japanese Americans.

sake: Japanese liquor; rice wine.

shibai: Theatrical play or drama.

shikata ga nai: It can't be helped. There's nothing one can do.