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.
shock absorber (vehicle)
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.
You need to replace the shock absorbers.
A more technical or formal term, literally 'shock absorbing device'. Used in engineering contexts.
This shock absorber is hydraulic.
From 'damper'. Often used in technical or motorsport contexts to refer to the damping component specifically.
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.
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.
This machine is equipped with shock absorbers.