Glossary
Posted by Netsato on February 21st, 2006Definitions used in this site will be updated on an on-going basis
Contains Japanese words, Hawaiian words, American slang, Hawaiian slang.
AJA - American of Japanese Acenstry - Like “African American.” This is a politically correct term not often used in Hawaii.
Nikkei (Japanese word) meaning a Japanese American.
Nisei (Japanese word) meaning a second generation. A Nikkei Nisei is a second generation Japanese American.
Sansei (Japanese word) meaning a third generation.
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