“Forward compatible” in Japanese
Short answer
Forward compatible in Japanese is “前方互換” (zenpougokan). Full meaning: forward compatible, upward compatible.
Other ways to say “Forward compatible” in Japanese
下位互換
kaigokan upward compatible, forward compatible; downward compatible, backward compatible; providing the same function while being less effective (esp. in games)
上位互換
jouigokan downward compatible, backward compatible; upward compatible, forward compatible; providing the same function while being more effective (esp. in games)
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