アレルギー
arerugī[a̠ɾe̞ɾɯ̟ɡʲiː]
The Japanese word for allergy is アレルギー (arerugī).
アレルギー is a noun used to describe a disorder of the immune system. Other related terms include アレルギー反応 for an allergic reaction, 過敏症 for hypersensitivity and アナフィラキシーショック for anaphylactic shock.
Meaning: disorder of the immune system (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
For example, you can say アレルギーがある to indicate the presence of an allergy.
How do you pronounce it?
arerugī
Did you know?
- Japanese people often use アレルギー to describe a strong dislike or psychological aversion to a certain person or situation.
- The Japanese word アレルギー is borrowed from the German word 'Allergie' rather than the English word 'allergy'.
- In Japan, you can find 'allergy-friendly' labels that specifically highlight the absence of 'the seven mandatory labels' defined by Japanese food law.
Examples in context
- ミルクアレルギーなんです。I have an allergy to milk.This sentence is useful for stating that you have a milk allergy.Tatoeba #195046 by small_snow, translation #32221 by CK
- 食物アレルギーはありますか？Do you have a food allergy?This sentence is useful for asking if someone has a food allergy.Tatoeba #9853635 by small_snow, translation #6608777 by Hybrid
- ピーナッツアレルギーはありますか？Do you have a peanut allergy?This sentence is useful for asking if someone has a peanut allergy.Tatoeba #8752778 by bunbuku, translation #13844101 by dust_bunny
- 私は花粉症ですので、外出時にはマスクを着用しています。I have pollen allergies, so I wear a mask when I go out.
- 冷たいものを食べるとアレルギー反応が出ます。I experience allergic reactions when I eat something cold.
- 5 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
At a restaurant, Kenta is checking with Himari about the menu.
- 陽葵 Himari健太くん、何かアレルギーはある？Kenta-kun, nani ka arerugii wa aru?Kenta, do you have any allergies?
- 健太 Kenta猫のアレルギーはあるけど、食べ物は大丈夫だよ。Neko no arerugii wa aru kedo, tabemono wa daijoubu da yo.I have a cat allergy, but the food is fine.
- 陽葵 Himariよかった。じゃあ、何でも頼んでいいね。Yokatta. Jaa, nandemo tanonde ii ne.That's good. Then we can order anything.
- 健太 Kentaうん、陽葵さんの好きなものを食べよう！Un, Himari-san no suki na mono o tabeyou!Yeah, let's eat whatever you like, Himari!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “allergy” translations and entries アレルギー, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries アレルギー, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
