Born in 1931 (Showa 6)
Japanese eraShowa 6
Age now94 before birthday / 95 after
Kazoe age (2026)96
Zodiac辛未 (かのとひつじ)
People born in 1931 turn 95 on their birthday in 2026. 1931 is the Year of the Sheep (辛未 (かのとひつじ)) in the Japanese zodiac.
School years for people born in 1931
Japanese school grades run from April 2 to April 1, so people born January 1 – April 1, 1931 are in the same grade as those born from April 1930.
| Stage | Born Apr 2 – Dec 31, 1931 | Born Jan 1 – Apr 1, 1931 |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary school starts | April 1938 (Showa 13) | April 1937 (Showa 12) |
| Junior high school starts | April 1944 (Showa 19) | April 1943 (Showa 18) |
| Junior high school graduation | March 1947 (Showa 22) | March 1946 (Showa 21) |
| High school starts | April 1947 (Showa 22) | April 1946 (Showa 21) |
| High school graduation | March 1950 (Showa 25) | March 1949 (Showa 24) |
| University starts | April 1950 (Showa 25) | April 1949 (Showa 24) |
| University (4-year) graduation | March 1954 (Showa 29) | March 1953 (Showa 28) |
Assumes no repeated or skipped years. For an exact date of birth, use the school year calculator.
Yakudoshi (unlucky years)
| Main unlucky years | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Man | 1955 (Kazoe age 25) 1972 (Kazoe age 42) 1991 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
| Woman | 1949 (Kazoe age 19) 1963 (Kazoe age 33) 1967 (Kazoe age 37) 1991 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
Longevity celebrations
| Celebration | Year (kazoe age) | Year (actual age) |
|---|---|---|
| Kanreki (還暦) · 60 | 1991 (Heisei 3) | 1991 (Heisei 3) |
| Koki (古希) · 70 | 2000 (Heisei 12) | 2001 (Heisei 13) |
| Kiju (喜寿) · 77 | 2007 (Heisei 19) | 2008 (Heisei 20) |
| Sanju (傘寿) · 80 | 2010 (Heisei 22) | 2011 (Heisei 23) |
| Beiju (米寿) · 88 | 2018 (Heisei 30) | 2019 (Heisei 31 / Reiwa 1) |
| Sotsuju (卒寿) · 90 | 2020 (Reiwa 2) | 2021 (Reiwa 3) |
| Hakuju (白寿) · 99 | 2029 (Reiwa 11) | 2030 (Reiwa 12) |
| Hyakuju (百寿) · 100 | 2030 (Reiwa 12) | 2031 (Reiwa 13) |
Also born in the Year of the Sheep
FAQ
How old is someone born in 1931 in 2026?
They are 94 before their birthday and 95 after it. Their kazoe age in 2026 is 96.
What is 1931 in the Japanese calendar?
1931 is Showa 6 (昭和6年).
What is the Japanese zodiac for 1931?
1931 is the Year of the Sheep, sign 辛未 (かのとひつじ). If a fortune-teller uses Risshun as the new year, people born January 1 – early February 1931 take the previous sign.