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

Issei: First-generation Japanese immigrant in America.

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

Sansei: American-born grandchildren of Japanese immigrants; third-generation Japanese Americans.

utae: A capella singing, which tells a story.

Yamato: The Japanese spirit; faithfulness to one's homeland, usually in reference to Japan.

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