Born in 1943 (Showa 18)
Japanese eraShowa 18
Age now82 before birthday / 83 after
Kazoe age (2026)84
Zodiac癸未 (みずのとひつじ)
People born in 1943 turn 83 on their birthday in 2026. 1943 is the Year of the Sheep (癸未 (みずのとひつじ)) in the Japanese zodiac.
School years for people born in 1943
Japanese school grades run from April 2 to April 1, so people born January 1 – April 1, 1943 are in the same grade as those born from April 1942.
| Stage | Born Apr 2 – Dec 31, 1943 | Born Jan 1 – Apr 1, 1943 |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary school starts | April 1950 (Showa 25) | April 1949 (Showa 24) |
| Junior high school starts | April 1956 (Showa 31) | April 1955 (Showa 30) |
| Junior high school graduation | March 1959 (Showa 34) | March 1958 (Showa 33) |
| High school starts | April 1959 (Showa 34) | April 1958 (Showa 33) |
| High school graduation | March 1962 (Showa 37) | March 1961 (Showa 36) |
| University starts | April 1962 (Showa 37) | April 1961 (Showa 36) |
| University (4-year) graduation | March 1966 (Showa 41) | March 1965 (Showa 40) |
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 | 1967 (Kazoe age 25) 1984 (Kazoe age 42) 2003 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
| Woman | 1961 (Kazoe age 19) 1975 (Kazoe age 33) 1979 (Kazoe age 37) 2003 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
Longevity celebrations
| Celebration | Year (kazoe age) | Year (actual age) |
|---|---|---|
| Kanreki (還暦) · 60 | 2003 (Heisei 15) | 2003 (Heisei 15) |
| Koki (古希) · 70 | 2012 (Heisei 24) | 2013 (Heisei 25) |
| Kiju (喜寿) · 77 | 2019 (Heisei 31 / Reiwa 1) | 2020 (Reiwa 2) |
| Sanju (傘寿) · 80 | 2022 (Reiwa 4) | 2023 (Reiwa 5) |
| Beiju (米寿) · 88 | 2030 (Reiwa 12) | 2031 (Reiwa 13) |
| Sotsuju (卒寿) · 90 | 2032 (Reiwa 14) | 2033 (Reiwa 15) |
| Hakuju (白寿) · 99 | 2041 (Reiwa 23) | 2042 (Reiwa 24) |
| Hyakuju (百寿) · 100 | 2042 (Reiwa 24) | 2043 (Reiwa 25) |
Also born in the Year of the Sheep
FAQ
How old is someone born in 1943 in 2026?
They are 82 before their birthday and 83 after it. Their kazoe age in 2026 is 84.
What is 1943 in the Japanese calendar?
1943 is Showa 18 (昭和18年).
What is the Japanese zodiac for 1943?
1943 is the Year of the Sheep, sign 癸未 (みずのとひつじ). If a fortune-teller uses Risshun as the new year, people born January 1 – early February 1943 take the previous sign.