上位互換
じょういごかん
jouigokan
JMdict entry #2365510
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nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
downward compatible; backward compatible; compatible with input or components intended for lower tier or older systems, versions, etc.
see: 後方互換
- nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'noun (common) (futsuumeishi) upward compatible; forward compatible; compatible with input or components intended for higher tier or later systems, versions, etc.
- nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'noun (common) (futsuumeishi) slang providing the same function while being more effective (esp. in games)
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Example sentences
旧システム用に書かれたソフトとの上位互換性を保つのは大切です。
kyuu shisutemu you ni kaka re ta sofuto to no joui gokan sei wo tamotsu no ha taisetsu desu 。
It is important to maintain backward compatibility with software that was written to run on the former system.