“Temperate” in Japanese
Short answer
Temperate in Japanese is “穏健” (onken). Full meaning: moderate (view, politics, etc.), temperate, sensible, sober, non-radical.
Other ways to say “Temperate” in Japanese
温和
onwa mild (climate), temperate, clement, pleasant, agreeable; gentle (nature, personality, etc.), mild, quiet, pleasant; moderate (statement, measure, etc.), mild, temperate
温暖
ondan warm, mild, temperate
適度
tekido moderate (degree), proper (amount), temperate, suitable
控えめ
hikaeme moderate, reserved, conservative, humble, mild-mannered, self-effacing, unassuming, well-behaved, low-key, temperate, in small quantities
おんけん
onken moderate (view, politics, etc.), temperate, sensible, sober, non-radical
てきど
tekido moderate (degree), proper (amount), temperate, suitable
おんだん
ondan warm, mild, temperate
控目
hikaeme moderate, reserved, conservative, humble, mild-mannered, self-effacing, unassuming, well-behaved, low-key, temperate, in small quantities
控え目
hikaeme moderate, reserved, conservative, humble, mild-mannered, self-effacing, unassuming, well-behaved, low-key, temperate, in small quantities
ひかえ目
hikaeme moderate, reserved, conservative, humble, mild-mannered, self-effacing, unassuming, well-behaved, low-key, temperate, in small quantities
ひかえめ
hikaeme moderate, reserved, conservative, humble, mild-mannered, self-effacing, unassuming, well-behaved, low-key, temperate, in small quantities
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