English–Japanese
“allergy” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiarerugī
Example
私は卵にアレルギーがあります。watashi wa tamago ni a re ru gī ga a ri ma su
I have an egg allergy.
How to say “allergy” in Japanese
“Allergy” in Japanese is アレルギー (arerugī).
Describes a condition in which the immune system reacts too strongly to a substance that is usually harmless.
Example sentences with アレルギー
その食品を食べると、アレルギーが出ます。so no shoku hin o ta be ru to a re ru gī ga de ma su
I get an allergic reaction when I eat that food.
Tips for using アレルギー
- In English, allergy names the condition, while allergic describes a person or reaction, as in "She is allergic to nuts."