| じょ | う |
|---|---|
| 上 |
| い |
|---|
| 位 |
| ご |
|---|
| 互 |
| か | ん |
|---|---|
| 換 |
takes genitive case の, noun
- downward compatible, backward compatible, compatible with input or components intended for lower tier or older systems, versions, etc..
- upward compatible, forward compatible, compatible with input or components intended for higher tier or later systems, versions, etc.. Incorrect usage.
- providing the same function while being more effective (esp. in games). Slang.
Variations
| Pronunciation | Kanji | Kana | Is Common | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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上位互換 | じょういごかん |
Contained Kanji Breakdown
above, up
ジョウ うえ あ.げる (1st, N5)
rank, grade, throne
イ くらい ぞき (4th, N3)
mutually, reciprocally, together
たが.い ゴ かたみ.に (7th, N3)