Kalua: traditional Hawaiian cooking method that utilizes an imu, a type of underground oven, often mimicked today using modern cooking techniques Lomi: typically spoken as lomi lomi, Hawaiian word meaning “to massage” in reference to the salmon preparation Shoyu: Hawaiian term for “ Japanese soy sauce”

Katsu: a Japanese style preparation of seasoned protein dredged in flour and sweet wine eggwash, then breaded and fried-Kalua Ahi: larger species of tuna from the yellowfin or bigeye families Poke’: Specifically the hawaiian verb for “section” of “cube,” typically meaning raw seafood, especially ahi tuna Wahine & Kāne: Hawaiian words for, respectively, “women” and “men” Food Menu Terms Shaka: classically hawaiian hand gesture of extended thumb and pinkie, which generally symbolizes the “aloha spirit,” started by Hamana Kalili of Laie Locals wear them to celebrate special occasions of all sorts Lei: A necklace made of flowers, shells, leaves, or kukui nuts. Pau: Hawaiian word for “done” or “finished” Lanai: Hawaiian word for “outdoor patio or balcony” Howzit: a common, informal Hawaiian greeting meaning “How are you?” Used often in conjunction with “braddah,” which is a colloquial term for “brother” or “friend.” Heard most frequently in the phrase, “Mahalo for your kokua” (thank you for your assistance) Kokua: Hawaiian word for Help or support. Ho’ike: a cultural presentation to show or display Hawaiian music, hula and song Haole: Translates to “without the breath of life.” Traditionally means foreigner, but often refers to a person of Caucasian ancestry. Used to describe native born and any long-term resident of the Hawaiian islands, regardless of racial background Kama’aina: Literally, child of the land. Tutu: Hawaiian word for Grandma or Grandpa ‘Ohana: Family, but used beyond blood relations to express love and commitment within communities ‘Ono: Hawaiian word for “delicious,” Used most often in combination with “grindz” Aloha Spirit: a philosophy or way of being in Hawaii, more specifically the feeling of gratitude, friendship, understanding, and solidarity Used as a greeting or parting, but also means affection, kindness and goodness Aloha: specifically the Hawaiian word for “love,” aloha is a catch-all word of good intentions and feelings.

Grindz: delicious food, as in at a party or a favorite food establishment Uncle/Aunty: how locals refer to elders, regardless of familial connection

Hawaiian pidgin translator