How do you say "I have a fish allergy" in Japanese?

"I have a fish allergy" in Japanese is "魚アレルギーがあります". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

What does "魚アレルギーがあります" mean in English?

"魚アレルギーがあります" means "I have a fish allergy" in English. Usage tip: Clearly states dietary restriction. [アレルギー] is a loanword from English.

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How to Say ‘I have a fish allergy’ in Japanese

魚アレルギーがあります

さかなアレルギーがあります

💬 Usage Tip: Clearly states dietary restriction. [アレルギー] is a loanword from English.

🇯🇵 In Japan: Communicating allergies is crucial in Japanese cuisine, which often includes fish.

Phrase Breakdown

魚さかな

fish

Aquatic animal often used in cuisine.

Example

魚を食べません。

I don't eat fish.

アレルギーアレルギー

allergy

A hypersensitive reaction to a substance.

Example

猫アレルギーです。

I'm allergic to cats.

がありますがあります

have

To possess a particular condition.

Example

問題があります。

I have a problem.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

魚さかな

[sakana]

Fish

A type of aquatic animal consumed as food.

Example

私は魚アレルギーがあります。

I have a fish allergy.

アレルギーアレルギー

[arerugii]

Allergy

A condition in which the immune system reacts abnormally to a foreign substance.

Example

食べ物アレルギーがあります。

I have a food allergy.

がが

[ga]

have

A particle denoting possession or existence.

Example

犬がいます。

There is a dog.

ありあり

[ari]

exist

Indicates the existence of objects or beings.

Example

友達があります。

I have friends.

ますます

[masu]

present polite

Polite verb ending.

Example

本を読みます。

I read a book.

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