expression, i-adjective
bad-tempered; aggressive; quarrelsome
Describes a person's disposition as easily angered, confrontational, or rough in manner. Often used to characterize someone's personality or behavior.
See also: 気が荒い
彼は気の荒い性格で、すぐに怒鳴る。
He has a bad-tempered personality and yells at people easily.
あのチームは気の荒い選手が多い。
That team has many aggressive players.
Phrase composed of 気 (ki, 'spirit, temper') + の (no, possessive particle) + 荒い (arai, 'rough, violent'). The expression literally means 'rough of temper'.