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Kibei

Noun (Japanese-American Culture)

Sense 1: A person of Japanese descent who was born in the United States but was sent to Japan for education or cultural training, usually during their childhood.

Example sentence: The kibei community played a vital role in bridging the gap between the Japanese and American cultures.

Noun (Informer)

Sense 1: A person who provides insider information or confidential knowledge to others, often used in criminal or espionage contexts.

Example sentence: The detective managed to track down the kibei who had been leaking classified information to the rival organization.

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