“Backward compatibility” in Japanese
Short answer
Backward compatibility in Japanese is “後方互換性” (kouhougokansei). Full meaning: backward compatibility, downward compatibility.
Other ways to say “Backward compatibility” in Japanese
上位互換性
jouigokansei downward compatibility, backward compatibility; upward compatibility, forward compatibility
下位互換性
kaigokansei upward compatibility, forward compatibility; downward compatibility, backward compatibility
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