Phrase lesson
How do you say "I have allergies" in Japanese?
I have allergies
Answer
Two layers, same practical line
アレルギーがあります
アレルギー が / あります
arerugii ga / arimasu
Lesson body
Phrase breakdown and usage notes
Quick use
Use アレルギーがあります (arerugii ga arimasu) at a restaurant when you need to say you have allergies.
Chunk or pattern
- Reusable pattern:
〜 が / あります - For this page, learn the full line first because allergy information can be important.
- If you know the specific food, add it before or after this line.
Core words
アレルギー: allergy.あります: there is / I have.
Helper words and endings
が: marks what exists or what you have.
Practical note
Say this before ordering. For serious allergies, point to the ingredient name or show it in writing so staff can check more safely.
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