noun
bearing; shaft bearing; axle bearing; plummer block; pillow block
Mechanical component that supports a rotating shaft and reduces friction. The term covers various types including plummer blocks and pillow blocks.
この機械の軸受けは定期的に注油が必要です。
The bearings of this machine need regular lubrication.
軸受けの摩耗が原因で異音
Abnormal noise is occurring due to wear of the bearing.
Common loanword for 'bearing', often used interchangeably with 軸受け in mechanical contexts, but 軸受け is more specific to shaft/axle support.
Compound of 軸 (shaft, axle) and 受け (receiving, supporting).