A hydrodynamic bearing for a hard disk drive device is disclosed. An oil
is filled in a clearance between an inner surface of the hub and an outer
surface of the shaft, whereby a hydrodynamic radial bearing is formed
between the inner periphery of the hub and the outer periphery of the
shaft, and a hydrodynamic thrust bearing is formed between the top face
of the shaft and the thrust plate. Between an outer peripheral part at
the base end of the shaft and an inner peripheral part at the open end of
the hub is formed a seal part in which a larger clearance is formed
between the shaft and the hub than a clearance in the hydrodynamic radial
bearing and in which the oil surface is positioned. An oil surface
adjusting hole and a plug for sealing the hole are provided in the case
opposite the seal part.