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.