Translation of Japanese word "アレルギー" to English
アレルギー
アレルギー
[arerugii]
IPA: /arerugii/
Meaning
NounA disorder of the immune system causing adverse reactions to substances (allergens) not harmful to most and marked by the body's production of histamines and associated with atopy, anaphylaxis, and asthma; any condition of hypersensitivity to a substance.
How to use
アレルギー (arergii) — 'allergy' (loanword). 花粉症 (kafunshou) — hay fever. アレルギー反応 — allergic reaction.
🇬🇧 English
allergy
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: アレルギー
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): アレルギー
Romaji Transcription: arerugii
Example Sentences
私は花粉症のアレルギー持ちです。
わたしはかぶつけんしょうのアレルギー持ちです。
I have allergies to pollen.
花粉症のアレルギーがひどいので、花粉を避けるようにしてください。
かぶつけんしょうのアレルギーがひどいので、かぶつけんをさけるようにしてください。
Please avoid pollen if you have a severe allergy to it.
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What does the Japanese word "アレルギー" mean?▼
The Japanese word "アレルギー" means "allergy" in English.
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The word "アレルギー" is read as "アレルギー" (arerugii). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "An allergy is a reaction that occurs when the body comes into contact with a foreign substance.".
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