Born in 1950 (Showa 25)
Japanese eraShowa 25
Age now75 before birthday / 76 after
Kazoe age (2026)77
Zodiac庚寅 (かのえとら)
People born in 1950 turn 76 on their birthday in 2026. 1950 is the Year of the Tiger (庚寅 (かのえとら)) in the Japanese zodiac.
School years for people born in 1950
Japanese school grades run from April 2 to April 1, so people born January 1 – April 1, 1950 are in the same grade as those born from April 1949.
| Stage | Born Apr 2 – Dec 31, 1950 | Born Jan 1 – Apr 1, 1950 |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary school starts | April 1957 (Showa 32) | April 1956 (Showa 31) |
| Junior high school starts | April 1963 (Showa 38) | April 1962 (Showa 37) |
| Junior high school graduation | March 1966 (Showa 41) | March 1965 (Showa 40) |
| High school starts | April 1966 (Showa 41) | April 1965 (Showa 40) |
| High school graduation | March 1969 (Showa 44) | March 1968 (Showa 43) |
| University starts | April 1969 (Showa 44) | April 1968 (Showa 43) |
| University (4-year) graduation | March 1973 (Showa 48) | March 1972 (Showa 47) |
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 | 1974 (Kazoe age 25) 1991 (Kazoe age 42) 2010 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
| Woman | 1968 (Kazoe age 19) 1982 (Kazoe age 33) 1986 (Kazoe age 37) 2010 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
Longevity celebrations
| Celebration | Year (kazoe age) | Year (actual age) |
|---|---|---|
| Kanreki (還暦) · 60 | 2010 (Heisei 22) | 2010 (Heisei 22) |
| Koki (古希) · 70 | 2019 (Heisei 31 / Reiwa 1) | 2020 (Reiwa 2) |
| Kiju (喜寿) · 77 | 2026 (Reiwa 8) | 2027 (Reiwa 9) |
| Sanju (傘寿) · 80 | 2029 (Reiwa 11) | 2030 (Reiwa 12) |
| Beiju (米寿) · 88 | 2037 (Reiwa 19) | 2038 (Reiwa 20) |
| Sotsuju (卒寿) · 90 | 2039 (Reiwa 21) | 2040 (Reiwa 22) |
| Hakuju (白寿) · 99 | 2048 (Reiwa 30) | 2049 (Reiwa 31) |
| Hyakuju (百寿) · 100 | 2049 (Reiwa 31) | 2050 (Reiwa 32) |
Also born in the Year of the Tiger
FAQ
How old is someone born in 1950 in 2026?
They are 75 before their birthday and 76 after it. Their kazoe age in 2026 is 77.
What is 1950 in the Japanese calendar?
1950 is Showa 25 (昭和25年).
What is the Japanese zodiac for 1950?
1950 is the Year of the Tiger, sign 庚寅 (かのえとら). If a fortune-teller uses Risshun as the new year, people born January 1 – early February 1950 take the previous sign.