nisei

/ˈniːseɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

a person of Japanese ancestry born in the United States or Canada

“The nisei community came together to celebrate their heritage.”

2. noun

the second generation of a family or group, especially in the context of Japanese-American history

“The nisei played a crucial role in shaping Japanese-American culture.”

Synonyms

  • Japanese American
  • second generation

Antonyms

  • issei
  • third generation