noun
light-receiving part; photosensor; optical receiver
Technical term for the component that receives light in devices such as remote controls, optical sensors, and communication equipment.
リモコンの受光部が故障したようだ。
The remote control's light-receiving part seems to be broken.
このセンサーは受光部と発光部から構成されている。
This sensor consists of a light-receiving part and a light-emitting part.