緩かん衝しょう器き

noun

shock absorber; buffer

Refers to a device that absorbs shock or vibration, such as in vehicles or machinery. Also used metaphorically for something that lessens impact or conflict.

• 車くるまの緩かん衝しょう器きが壊こわれて、乗のり心地ごこちが悪わるくなった。

  The car's shock absorbers broke, making the ride uncomfortable.

• 彼かれは会かい議ぎで緩かん衝しょう器きの役やく割わりを果はたした。

  He acted as a buffer in the meeting.