babasan: Old woman.
dame: Useless; no good.
futon: Thin mattress similar to a quilt, placed on the floor for use as a bed.
genki: Robust; energy; vitality.
hachimaki: A headband.
hakujin: Caucasian(s); white(s).
Hana: A Japanese card game using playing cards with floral patterns, often a gambling game; also, nose; flower.
Issei: First-generation Japanese immigrant in America.
kawaisou: Poor, pitiable.
kendo: Japanese traditional fencing, in which a bamboo sword is used.
kimono: A robe with wide sleeves and a sash, part of traditional costume of Japanese men and women.
mochitsuki: Rice cake making.
nani: What?
Nihonjin: Japanese person(s).
Nisei: American-born children of Japanese immigrants; second-generation Japanese Americans.
obachan: Aunt; middle-aged lady.
ofuro: Japanese-style hot bath.
ojichan: Uncle; middle-aged gentleman.
omochi: Japanese rice cake.
otona: Adult.
ozouni: New Year's dish.
sake: Japanese liquor; rice wine.
sensei: A teacher.
shamisen: A Japanese instrument, similar to a banjo.
tokoroten: Jelly-like food.
yen: The basic monetary unit of Japan.