bachi: Curse, retribution.
chonan: The eldest son who usually inherited all family property and traditionally, was responsible for the care of his elderly parents.
hakujin: Caucasian(s); white(s).
haole: A Hawaiian slang term for Caucasians.
Issei: First-generation Japanese immigrant in America.
jinja: Shinto shrine.
Kibei: American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.
nakodo: Matchmaker; go-between.
Nisei: American-born children of Japanese immigrants; second-generation Japanese Americans.
samurai: Japanese warrior or military class during feudal times in Japan.
Sansei: American-born grandchildren of Japanese immigrants; third-generation Japanese Americans.
shibai: Theatrical play or drama.