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上位互換 【じょういごかん】

  1. [adj-no,n] downward compatible; backward compatible; compatible with input or components intended for lower tier or older systems, versions, etc.
  2. [adj-no,n] upward compatible; forward compatible; compatible with input or components intended for higher tier or later systems, versions, etc.
  3. [adj-no,n] providing the same function while being more effective (esp. in games)
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings
上 Above, Up ジョウ, ショウ, シャン うえ, -うえ, うわ-, かみ, あ.げる, -あ.げる, あ.がる, -あ.がる, あ.がり, -あ.がり, のぼ.る, のぼ.り, のぼ.せる, のぼ.す, たてまつ.る
位 Rank, Grade, Throne, Crown, About, Some イ くらい, ぐらい
互 Mutually, Reciprocally, Together ゴ たが.い, かたみ.に
換 Interchange, Period, Change, Convert, Replace, Renew カン か.える, -か.える, か.わる