“Full of ups and downs” in Japanese
Short answer
Full of ups and downs in Japanese is “波瀾万丈” (haranbanjou). Full meaning: stormy and full of drama, many drastic events in the course of events, full of ups and downs, with many vicissitudes.
Other ways to say “Full of ups and downs” in Japanese
数奇
suuki misfortune, adverse fortune, hapless fate; checkered (life, career, etc.), varied, eventful, dramatic, full of ups and downs
数寄
suki misfortune, adverse fortune, hapless fate; checkered (life, career, etc.), varied, eventful, dramatic, full of ups and downs
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