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Glossary

Posted by Netsato on February 21st, 2006

Definitions 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.