also: ショックアブソーバ
Mechanical device that dampens spring oscillations in vehicle suspension systems. Also used metaphorically for anything that cushions impact.
The car's shock absorbers broke, and the ride became uncomfortable.
After replacing them with new shock absorbers, the impact from bumps was greatly reduced.
Variant without the final long vowel; less common but still used.
Spelling with interpunct; included for search coverage.
Variant with interpunct and without final long vowel; included for search coverage.
Loanword from English 'shock absorber'.