nisei
Prononciation : [niˈseɪ]
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Contexte : « relationship »
(noun) A Nisei is a person in the United States who is the child of Japanese immigrants. This term helps us talk about the second generation of Japanese families in America.
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My friend's parents came from Japan, so she is a Nisei.
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He is not a Nisei; he was born in Japan and moved here as an adult.
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Do you know any Nisei who share their family's stories?
Contexte : « cultural identity »
(noun) Nisei also refers to people who identify strongly with both Japanese heritage and American culture. It's about being proud of both identities.
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As a Nisei, she embraces both her Japanese roots and her American upbringing.
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He doesn’t feel like a Nisei because he has no connection to his Japanese ancestry.
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What does it mean to you to be a Nisei?
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