Phrase lesson

How do you say "I have allergies" in Japanese?

Restaurant食事制限

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

  • : 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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