What does NISEI mean?

Parts of Speech

noun

Definitions

1. a person born in the US or Canada whose parents were immigrants from Japan

2. a Japanese-American

Pronunciations

US: /ˈniːseɪ/

UK: /ˈniːseɪ/

Origin and Usage

The term "nisei" originated from the Japanese language. It was first used to describe the second generation of Japanese immigrants to the US and Canada. During World War II, tens of thousands of nisei were forcibly removed from their homes and placed in internment camps. Today, the term is still used to describe Japanese-Americans of the second generation and their experiences.

Synonyms

second generation Japanese-American, Japanese-American born to immigrant parents

Related Words

issei, sansei, yonsei

Example Sentences

1. The nisei community has a rich cultural heritage.
2. Many nisei served in the US military during World War II.
3. Her parents were nisei who had immigrated to the US in the early 1900s.