Entry
アレルギー
arerugii
An allergy, or a strong aversion to something.
Meaning
Primary sense is a medical allergy. It is also used figuratively for a strong dislike or aversion to a person, thing, or situation.
- medical allergy
- figurative aversion or strong dislike
Examples
Example Sentences
私のおいは卵に対してアレルギー体質だ。
My nephew is allergic to eggs.
私は猫アレルギーなので、室内で猫を飼えません。
I have a cat allergy, so I can't keep a cat indoors.
彼はピーナッツアレルギーがあり、食事には細心の注意を払っている。
He has a peanut allergy and is very careful about what he eats.
彼女は政治の話になると、強い拒絶反応やアレルギーを示す。
She shows a strong aversion or allergy when it comes to talking about politics.
Related
See Also
コンピューターアレルギー
konpyuutaa arerugii
An aversion to computers.
アンギャルド
an gyarudo
The call used in fencing to tell participants to take their positions.
アプレゲール
apure geeru
Relating to the period after a war, especially World War II.
エクレア
ekurea
A long pastry filled with cream and topped with icing.
Entry Questions
What does アレルギー mean in Japanese?
アレルギー means An allergy, or a strong aversion to something.
How do you read アレルギー?
アレルギー is read as あれるぎー and romanized as arerugii.
What language does アレルギー come from?
The source language for アレルギー is German.
What type of gairaigo is アレルギー?
アレルギー is listed as Pure Gairaigo.
Source Details
- Entry ID
- 1019740
- Source
- JMdict_english
- Revision
- JMdict.2026-04-17
- Review notes
- Needs review
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- English
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