nisei
Pronunciation: [niˈseɪ]
Word
Context: "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.
Example
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?
Context: "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.
Example
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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