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The term "Nisei" means "second generation" in [[Japanese]]. It refers mainly to Japanese Americans, who have been born in the [[United States]]. During [[World War II]], Nisei and Japanese immigrants alike were under intense suspicion, and were placed inside unfair internment camps. No Japanese spies were ever found. | The term "Nisei" means "second generation" in [[Japanese]]. It refers mainly to Japanese Americans, who have been born in the [[United States]]. During [[World War II]], Nisei and Japanese immigrants alike were under intense suspicion, and were placed inside unfair internment camps. No Japanese spies were ever found. | ||
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The term "Nisei" means "second generation" in Japanese. It refers mainly to Japanese Americans, who have been born in the United States. During World War II, Nisei and Japanese immigrants alike were under intense suspicion, and were placed inside unfair internment camps. No Japanese spies were ever found.