アレルギーの
arerugī no
The English word 'allergic' is translated into Japanese as アレルギーの (arerugī no). Wiktionary also lists アレルギー性の (arerugīsei no).
Meaning: having an allergy (adj)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| アレルギーの | arerugī no |
| アレルギー性の | arerugīsei no |
Which one should you use?
アレルギーの is a general way to say 'allergic'. In contrast, アレルギー性の is more technical and is often used in medical or scientific contexts to describe the nature of a condition.
How do you pronounce it?
arerugī no
Did you know?
- The word アレルギー is not derived from English but was borrowed from the German word 'Allergie'.
- In Japanese social contexts, mentioning an allergy is often framed as an apology for being a 'burden' to the chef or host.
- If you are looking for 'allergy-free' products in a Japanese supermarket, you might see the term アレルギー対応 (allergy correspondence) on the packaging instead of a direct translation of 'allergy-free'.
Examples in context
- アレルギーの症状が出ています。arerugī no shōjō ga dete imasu.I am having allergic symptoms.
Example conversation
Ren and Yui are deciding what to eat for dinner.
- 蓮 Ren結衣、今日はタイ料理を食べに行かない？Yui, kyō wa Tai ryōri o tabe ni ikanai?Yui, do you want to go eat Thai food today?
- 結衣 Yuiごめん、私はピーナッツにアレルギーの体質なの。Gomen, watashi wa pīnattsu ni arerugī no taishitsu nano.Sorry, I am allergic to peanuts.
- 蓮 Renあ、そうだったね。忘れてたよ。A, sō datta ne. Wasureteta yo.Oh, that's right. I forgot.
- 結衣 Yuiいいよ。イタリアンなら大丈夫！Ii yo. Itarian nara daijōbu!It's okay. Italian is fine!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “allergic” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
