noun
- Plural of nisei; people of Japanese descent born in the United States or Canada, typically the second generation of Japanese immigrants.
Usage: Often capitalized when referring to the specific ethnic/generational group; Historical context: commonly used to describe Japanese Americans during and after World War II
Examples
- Many niseis served in the U.S. military during World War II despite their families' internment.
- The niseis generation bridged Japanese and American cultures in unique ways.
- Niseis often spoke both Japanese and English fluently at home.
- The experiences of niseis during the war are documented in numerous historical accounts.
- Some niseis chose to return to Japan after the war, while others remained in America.