Word details
上位互換性
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 上位互換性.
Dictionary
Entry
1
downward compatibility; backward compatibility; compatibility with input or components intended for lower tier or older systems, versions, etc.
Examples
旧システム用に書かれたソフトとの上位互換性を保つのは大切です。
It is important to maintain backward compatibility with software that was written to run on the former system.
2
Incorrect usage
upward compatibility; forward compatibility; compatibility with input or components intended for higher tier or later systems, versions, etc.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
上
above, up
3 strokesFrequency 35JLPT N4Grade 1
On
ジョウショウシャン
Kun
うえ-うえうわ-かみあ.げる-あ.げるあ.がる-あ.がるあ.がり-あ.がりのぼ.るのぼ.りのぼ.せるのぼ.すたてまつ.る
Nanori
あおいあげいかかきかずかんこうのぼりほつ
位
rank, grade, throne, crown, about, some
7 strokesFrequency 276JLPT N2Grade 4
On
イ
Kun
くらいぐらい
Nanori
ぞき
互
mutually, reciprocally, together
4 strokesFrequency 914JLPT N2Grade 8
On
ゴ
Kun
たが.いかたみ.に
換
interchange, period, change, convert, replace, renew
12 strokesFrequency 687JLPT N2Grade 8
On
カン
Kun
か.える-か.えるか.わる
性
sex, gender, nature
8 strokesFrequency 104JLPT N2Grade 5
On
セイショウ
Kun
さが
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