baishakunin: Go-between for arranged marriages; matchmaker.

inu: Literally "dog," a commonly used term for Japanese Americans who were perceived as being informants for the War Relocation Authority administration and other governmental authorities.

Isseis: 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.

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

Nihonmachi: Japantown.

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