Translation guide
A device that absorbs shocks, typically in vehicles. In Japanese, the most common term is ショックアブソーバー, a loanword from English. Other terms exist for specific contexts.
ショックアブソーバー
shock absorber (vehicle)
緩衝材
shock absorber (general cushioning)
The part of a vehicle's suspension that dampens spring oscillations.
The standard term in Japanese, borrowed from English. Used in automotive contexts.
ショックアブソーバーを交換する必要があります。
You need to replace the shock absorbers.
A more technical or formal term, literally 'shock absorbing device'. Used in engineering contexts.
この緩衝器は油圧式です。
This shock absorber is hydraulic.
From 'damper'. Often used in technical or motorsport contexts to refer to the damping component specifically.
ダンパーの減衰力を調整する。
Adjust the damping force of the damper.
Any device or material that absorbs mechanical shock, not limited to vehicles.
Refers to cushioning material or shock-absorbing material, such as packaging foam or padding.
梱包には緩衝材を十分に入れてください。
Please use plenty of cushioning material for packing.
Can be used for non-vehicle shock absorbers, but less common than 緩衝材 for general cushioning.
この機械にはショックアブソーバーが付いています。
This machine is equipped with shock absorbers.