noun
choleric temperament
A classical temperament type from humorism, characterized by quick anger and ambition. Rare in everyday conversation; mainly encountered in historical or psychological contexts.
四体液説では、胆汁質の人は怒りっぽいとされる。
In the theory of the four humors, people with a choleric temperament are said to be quick to anger.
From 胆汁 (bile) + 質 (temperament, quality), reflecting the ancient belief that an excess of yellow bile causes a choleric disposition.