geta: Japanese wooden sandals.

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

Issei: First-generation Japanese immigrant in America.

kabuki: A form of Japanese drama dating from the 17th century, it is based on popular themes, with male and female roles performed exclusively by men, chiefly in formalized pantomime, dance, and song.

kanji: Chinese characters used in Japanese writing.

ken: A prefecture.

kenjinkai: Association of people who came from the same prefecture in Japan.

kimono: A robe with wide sleeves and a sash, part of traditional costume of Japanese men and women.

koge: Burnt.

mochi: Japanese rice cake.

mochiko: Rice flour.

nasubi: Eggplant.

nigiri: Hand-rolled sushi.

Nihon: Japan.

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

obake: Ghost.

odori: Dance; dancing.

oshogatsu: New Year celebration.

sambasan: Midwife.

samurai: Japanese warrior or military class during feudal times in Japan.

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

sensei: A teacher.

shamisen: A Japanese instrument, similar to a banjo.

shibai: Theatrical play or drama.

shigin: Guttural singing of a ballad; recitation or chanting of a Chinese poem.

tsukemono: Pickled vegetables.

uri: Melon.

utai: Chanting or recitation of a dramatic text.

yakuza: A gangster; a good-for-nothing (fellow); a scoundrel.