banzai: Cheers; congratulations.

Issei: First-generation Japanese immigrant in America.

kazunoko: Herring roe.

kendo: Japanese traditional fencing, in which a bamboo sword is used.

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

shoyu: Soy sauce.

Tennouheika: His Majesty, the Emperor of Japan.

Yonsei: American-born great-grandchildren of Japanese immigrants; fourth-generation Japanese American.