Translation guide
A tiny arachnid commonly found in household dust, often causing allergies. In Japanese, the general term for mite is used, with specific compounds for dust mites.
The most common way to refer to house dust mites in everyday conversation, especially in the context of allergies.
The general word for mite, including house dust mites. In context, it is understood as the dust mite when discussing allergies or household pests.
I have a dust mite allergy.
There might be dust mites in the futon.
Literally 'dust mite', a more specific term used in scientific or pest control contexts.
Dust mite carcasses are the cause of allergies.
Scientific name for the common house dust mite species Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus. Rarely used outside academic or medical contexts.
Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus prefers high temperature and humidity.
When referring specifically to the allergenic particles from dust mites, such as feces or body fragments.
Expressions related to preventing or eliminating dust mites.
In Japanese, ダニ (dani) covers all mites. When discussing allergies or household pests, it is understood as house dust mite. Use チリダニ (chiri dani) for clarity in technical contexts.