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.
ダニアレルギーがあります。
I have a dust mite allergy.
布団にダニがいるかもしれません。
There might be dust mites in the futon.
Literally 'dust mite', a more specific term used in scientific or pest control contexts.
チリダニの死骸がアレルギーの原因です。
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.
ヤケヒョウヒダニは高温多湿を好みます。
Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus prefers high temperature and humidity.
When referring specifically to the allergenic particles from dust mites, such as feces or body fragments.
Means 'mite carcasses', often mentioned as the main allergen source.
ダニの死骸がアレルギーの原因になります。
Dust mite carcasses can cause allergies.
Means 'mite feces', another common allergen.
ダニのフンもアレルゲンです。
Dust mite feces are also allergens.
Expressions related to preventing or eliminating dust mites.
General term for dust mite countermeasures.
ダニ対策に布団乾燥機を使っています。
I use a futon dryer as a dust mite countermeasure.
Means 'exterminating mites', often used for cleaning products or methods.
このスプレーはダニ退治に効果的です。
This spray is effective for exterminating 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.