“Temper” in Japanese
Short answer
Temper in Japanese is “癇癪” (kanshaku). Full meaning: temper, irritability, fit of anger, tantrum (esp. of children), temper tantrum.
Other ways to say “Temper” in Japanese
テンパー
tenpaa temper
癇
kan temper, nerves
気心
kigokoro temper, disposition
機嫌
kigen humour, humor, temper, mood, spirits; safety, health, well-being, one's situation; in a good mood, in high spirits, happy, cheery, merry, chipper
むかっ腹
mukappara anger, passion, rage, temper
かんしゃく
kanshaku temper, irritability, fit of anger, tantrum (esp. of children), temper tantrum
カンシャク
kanshaku temper, irritability, fit of anger, tantrum (esp. of children), temper tantrum
気褄
kizuma humour, humor, temper, mood, spirits
気性
kishou disposition, temperament, temper, nature
デンバー
denbaa temper
疳
kan infantile neurosis characterized by crying at night and convulsions; temper, nerves
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