How to say “I'm allergic to” in Japanese

〜アレルギーがあります
… arerugī ga arimasu
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The short answer

“I'm allergic to” in Japanese is 〜アレルギーがあります, pronounced … arerugī ga arimasu.

Pronunciation

The phrase has 10 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or use the play button above for the whole phrase:

How to use it

Put the allergen in front: (egg), (buckwheat). Carry a written note for serious allergies.

Example sentences

  • 卵アレルギーがあります。たまごアレルギーがあります。
    I’m allergic to eggs.
  • これにナッツは入っていますか。これにナッツははいっていますか。
    Does this contain nuts?

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FAQ

How do you say I'm allergic to in Japanese?

I'm allergic to in Japanese is 〜アレルギーがあります, pronounced “… arerugī ga arimasu”.