むらっ気 (むらっけ) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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noun, na-adjective
uneven temper; capriciousness; whimsicality
colloquial
Describes a personality or mood that changes unpredictably; often used for someone who is moody or has fits of temper. Colloquial.
See also: むら気
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That coach has a capricious personality, and the players are at his mercy.
spot, blemish, speck
Similar words
- 気まぐれ
気まぐれ emphasizes whimsical or fickle behavior, often lighter and less negative than むらっ気, which implies a more temperamental unevenness.
- むら気
むら気 is a less colloquial synonym with the same meaning, but むらっ気 is more common in everyday speech.
Etymology
Derived from むら (unevenness, inconsistency) + 気 (temper, spirit), with a colloquial small-tsu insertion. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.
