chonan: The oldest son who usually inherited all family property and traditionally, was responsible for the care of his elderly parents.

hachimaki: A headband.

Hoshidan: Informal name for pro-Japanese group in Tule Lake internment camp.

Kibei(s): American-born person(s) of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.

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

umeboshi: Pickled plum.