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.