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“Short-temperedness” in Japanese

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疳の虫 kannomushi かんのむし

Short-temperedness in Japanese is “疳の虫” (kannomushi). Full meaning: convulsions (in a child), nervousness, short-temperedness; bug thought to cause children's diseases.

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