Word details

下位互換

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 下位互換.

Dictionary

Entry

下位互換かいごかんNoun~の Adj.Freq #61459
1

upward compatible; forward compatible; compatible with input or components intended for higher tier or later systems, versions, etc.

2

Incorrect usage

downward compatible; backward compatible; compatible with input or components intended for lower tier or older systems, versions, etc.

3

Slang

providing the same function while being less effective (esp. in games)

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

below, down, descend, give, low, inferior

3 strokesFrequency 97JLPT N4Grade 1

On

Kun

したしももとさ.げるさ.がるくだ.るくだ.りくだ.す-くだ.すくだ.さるお.ろすお.りる

Nanori

さかしと

rank, grade, throne, crown, about, some

7 strokesFrequency 276JLPT N2Grade 4

On

Kun

くらいぐらい

Nanori

ぞき

mutually, reciprocally, together

4 strokesFrequency 914JLPT N2Grade 8

On

Kun

たが.いかたみ.に

interchange, period, change, convert, replace, renew

12 strokesFrequency 687JLPT N2Grade 8

On

カン

Kun

か.える-か.えるか.わる

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