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.