noun
direct drive
Technical term for a mechanism where a motor drives a load directly without gears or belts. Common in turntables, washing machines, and electric vehicles.
この洗濯機はダイレクトドライブ方式を採用している。
This washing machine uses a direct drive system.
Variant with interpunct, sometimes used for clarity or in technical contexts.
Loanword from English 'direct drive'.