Born in 1947 (Showa 22)
Japanese eraShowa 22
Age now78 before birthday / 79 after
Kazoe age (2026)80
Zodiac丁亥 (ひのとい)
People born in 1947 turn 79 on their birthday in 2026. 1947 is the Year of the Boar (丁亥 (ひのとい)) in the Japanese zodiac.
School years for people born in 1947
Japanese school grades run from April 2 to April 1, so people born January 1 – April 1, 1947 are in the same grade as those born from April 1946.
| Stage | Born Apr 2 – Dec 31, 1947 | Born Jan 1 – Apr 1, 1947 |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary school starts | April 1954 (Showa 29) | April 1953 (Showa 28) |
| Junior high school starts | April 1960 (Showa 35) | April 1959 (Showa 34) |
| Junior high school graduation | March 1963 (Showa 38) | March 1962 (Showa 37) |
| High school starts | April 1963 (Showa 38) | April 1962 (Showa 37) |
| High school graduation | March 1966 (Showa 41) | March 1965 (Showa 40) |
| University starts | April 1966 (Showa 41) | April 1965 (Showa 40) |
| University (4-year) graduation | March 1970 (Showa 45) | March 1969 (Showa 44) |
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 | 1971 (Kazoe age 25) 1988 (Kazoe age 42) 2007 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
| Woman | 1965 (Kazoe age 19) 1979 (Kazoe age 33) 1983 (Kazoe age 37) 2007 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
Longevity celebrations
| Celebration | Year (kazoe age) | Year (actual age) |
|---|---|---|
| Kanreki (還暦) · 60 | 2007 (Heisei 19) | 2007 (Heisei 19) |
| Koki (古希) · 70 | 2016 (Heisei 28) | 2017 (Heisei 29) |
| Kiju (喜寿) · 77 | 2023 (Reiwa 5) | 2024 (Reiwa 6) |
| Sanju (傘寿) · 80 | 2026 (Reiwa 8) | 2027 (Reiwa 9) |
| Beiju (米寿) · 88 | 2034 (Reiwa 16) | 2035 (Reiwa 17) |
| Sotsuju (卒寿) · 90 | 2036 (Reiwa 18) | 2037 (Reiwa 19) |
| Hakuju (白寿) · 99 | 2045 (Reiwa 27) | 2046 (Reiwa 28) |
| Hyakuju (百寿) · 100 | 2046 (Reiwa 28) | 2047 (Reiwa 29) |
Also born in the Year of the Boar
FAQ
How old is someone born in 1947 in 2026?
They are 78 before their birthday and 79 after it. Their kazoe age in 2026 is 80.
What is 1947 in the Japanese calendar?
1947 is Showa 22 (昭和22年).
What is the Japanese zodiac for 1947?
1947 is the Year of the Boar, sign 丁亥 (ひのとい). If a fortune-teller uses Risshun as the new year, people born January 1 – early February 1947 take the previous sign.