also: けんが
noun
Technical term for a vehicle's suspension system. Often used in automotive contexts.
この車の懸架装置は乗り心地が良い。
This car's suspension system provides a comfortable ride.
懸架の設計が走行安定性に影響する。
The suspension design affects driving stability.
Common loanword for 'suspension' in automotive contexts; 懸架 is the native technical term.
Compound of 懸 (hang, suspend) and 架 (erect, mount), referring to the mechanism that suspends the vehicle body on the wheels.