“Upward compatibility” in Japanese
Short answer
Upward compatibility in Japanese is “下位互換性” (kaigokansei). Full meaning: upward compatibility, forward compatibility; downward compatibility, backward compatibility.
Other ways to say “Upward compatibility” in Japanese
上向きの互換性
joumukinogokansei upward compatibility
アップワードコンパチブル
appuwaadokonpachiburu upward compatibility, upward compatible
前方互換性
zenpougokansei forward compatibility, upward compatibility
上位互換性
jouigokansei downward compatibility, backward compatibility; upward compatibility, forward compatibility
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