dojo: A drill hall; an exercise hall.
hakujin: Caucasian(s); white(s).
Issei: First-generation Japanese immigrant in America.
judo: A form of Jujitsu developed as a sport and a means of self-defense without the use of weapons.
kendo: Japanese traditional fencing, in which a bamboo sword is used.
kenjinkai: Association of people who came from the same prefecture in Japan.
musubi: Rice ball.
Nihonburo: Japanese bath.
Nikkei: A person of Japanese ancestry.
Nisei: American-born children of Japanese immigrants; second-generation Japanese Americans.
obento: Boxed lunch.
ofuro: Japanese-style hot bath.
ohakamairi: Ritual visit to the tomb of one's ancestors.
okazu: Side dish; accompaniment for rice dishes.
onsen: Spa; hot spring.
orei: Expression of gratitude.
oshogatsu: New Year celebration.
sambasan: Midwife.
Sansei: American-born grandchildren of Japanese immigrants; third-generation Japanese Americans.
sashimi: Thin slices of raw fish.
sensei: A teacher.
shiai: Match; bout.
shikata ga nai: It can't be helped. There's nothing one can do.
soba: Japanese buckwheat noodle.
tanomoshi: To rely on or depend on; Japanese American savings associations formed for mutual financial support.
undokai: A field day, a sports day.
yen: The basic monetary unit of Japan.
Yonsei: American-born great-grandchildren of Japanese immigrants; fourth-generation Japanese American.