Is 私はコリアンダーにアレルギーがある an accurate translation?


I'm going to Japan in a week, and I'd like to be able to convey the fact that
I am (very) allergic to coriander. Google Translate gave me:

> 私はコリアンダーにアレルギーがある

to be pronounced as:

> _Watashi wa koriandā ni arerugī ga aru_

but I'm a bit suspicious of this because the words for coriander and allergy
seem to be transliterations of the sound of the words in English, and I find
it hard to believe that the Japanese would not have their own word for
coriander and allergy.

So, is this the best way to inform restaurant staff that I am allergic to
coriander (and not just that I don't like it) ?




Yup, I should think that would make your allergy clear.

As a side note, Coriander is often known as パクチー (From Thai “phakchi”) as well
so you might want to try saying that if the point doesn't seem to be getting
across.

EDIT: @Chocolate points out that when it's a spice its コリアンダー and when it's a
raw leaf it's パクチー. Assuming you are allergic to both you might want to
mention both.




Yup, I should think that would make your allergy clear.

As a side note, Coriander is often known as パクチー (From Thai “phakchi”) as well
so you might want to try saying that if the point doesn't seem to be getting
across.

EDIT: @Chocolate points out that when it's a spice its コリアンダー and when it's a
raw leaf it's パクチー. Assuming you are allergic to both you might want to
mention both.

