バンパー
ばんぱー
noun
bumper
1.
bumper (car)
bumper; the front or rear protective structure on a vehicle designed to absorb impact in collisions
バンパーに傷がついた。
The bumper got scratched.
前のバンパーを交換する。
Replace the front bumper.
軽い接触でバンパーがへこんだ。
The bumper got dented from a minor collision.
バンパー is a loanword from English "bumper," referring to the front and rear protective structures on vehicles.
CAR PARTS:
- フロントバンパー/前バンパー (front bumper)
- リアバンパー/後ろバンパー (rear bumper)
- バンパー交換 (bumper replacement)
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- バンパーに傷がつく (bumper gets scratched)
- バンパーがへこむ (bumper gets dented)
- バンパーを修理する (to repair the bumper)
- バンパーを塗装する (to paint the bumper)
MODERN BUMPERS:
- Most modern bumpers are made of plastic for lighter weight and easier repair
- 衝突吸収 (impact absorption) is a key function
- センサー類 (sensors) for parking and safety are often integrated
PHONE CASE:
バンパー is also used for phone cases that protect just the edges (バンパーケース).
REGISTER: Neutral. Standard automotive vocabulary.