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nisei

Pronunciation: [niˈseɪ]

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Learn how to use nisei in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

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.

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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?

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.

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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?

How to pronounce nisei

Pronunciation: [niˈseɪ]

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