quasi-nisei; Japanese-born person who moved abroad when young
Rare term. Refers to a person born in Japan who moved overseas at a young age, similar to but distinct from a nisei (second-generation Japanese born abroad).
See also: 二世
As a quasi-nisei, he moved to the United States with his family when he was young.
Compound of 準 (jun, 'quasi-') and 二世 (nisei, 'second generation'). The exact origin is uncertain, but it likely emerged in discussions of Japanese diaspora identity.