Born in 1949 (Showa 24)
Japanese eraShowa 24
Age now76 before birthday / 77 after
Kazoe age (2026)78
Zodiac己丑 (つちのとうし)
People born in 1949 turn 77 on their birthday in 2026. 1949 is the Year of the Ox (己丑 (つちのとうし)) in the Japanese zodiac.
School years for people born in 1949
Japanese school grades run from April 2 to April 1, so people born January 1 – April 1, 1949 are in the same grade as those born from April 1948.
| Stage | Born Apr 2 – Dec 31, 1949 | Born Jan 1 – Apr 1, 1949 |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary school starts | April 1956 (Showa 31) | April 1955 (Showa 30) |
| Junior high school starts | April 1962 (Showa 37) | April 1961 (Showa 36) |
| Junior high school graduation | March 1965 (Showa 40) | March 1964 (Showa 39) |
| High school starts | April 1965 (Showa 40) | April 1964 (Showa 39) |
| High school graduation | March 1968 (Showa 43) | March 1967 (Showa 42) |
| University starts | April 1968 (Showa 43) | April 1967 (Showa 42) |
| University (4-year) graduation | March 1972 (Showa 47) | March 1971 (Showa 46) |
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 | 1973 (Kazoe age 25) 1990 (Kazoe age 42) 2009 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
| Woman | 1967 (Kazoe age 19) 1981 (Kazoe age 33) 1985 (Kazoe age 37) 2009 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
Longevity celebrations
| Celebration | Year (kazoe age) | Year (actual age) |
|---|---|---|
| Kanreki (還暦) · 60 | 2009 (Heisei 21) | 2009 (Heisei 21) |
| Koki (古希) · 70 | 2018 (Heisei 30) | 2019 (Heisei 31 / Reiwa 1) |
| Kiju (喜寿) · 77 | 2025 (Reiwa 7) | 2026 (Reiwa 8) |
| Sanju (傘寿) · 80 | 2028 (Reiwa 10) | 2029 (Reiwa 11) |
| Beiju (米寿) · 88 | 2036 (Reiwa 18) | 2037 (Reiwa 19) |
| Sotsuju (卒寿) · 90 | 2038 (Reiwa 20) | 2039 (Reiwa 21) |
| Hakuju (白寿) · 99 | 2047 (Reiwa 29) | 2048 (Reiwa 30) |
| Hyakuju (百寿) · 100 | 2048 (Reiwa 30) | 2049 (Reiwa 31) |
Also born in the Year of the Ox
FAQ
How old is someone born in 1949 in 2026?
They are 76 before their birthday and 77 after it. Their kazoe age in 2026 is 78.
What is 1949 in the Japanese calendar?
1949 is Showa 24 (昭和24年).
What is the Japanese zodiac for 1949?
1949 is the Year of the Ox, sign 己丑 (つちのとうし). If a fortune-teller uses Risshun as the new year, people born January 1 – early February 1949 take the previous sign.