Born in 1951 (Showa 26)
Japanese eraShowa 26
Age now74 before birthday / 75 after
Kazoe age (2026)76
Zodiac辛卯 (かのとう)
People born in 1951 turn 75 on their birthday in 2026. 1951 is the Year of the Rabbit (辛卯 (かのとう)) in the Japanese zodiac.
School years for people born in 1951
Japanese school grades run from April 2 to April 1, so people born January 1 – April 1, 1951 are in the same grade as those born from April 1950.
| Stage | Born Apr 2 – Dec 31, 1951 | Born Jan 1 – Apr 1, 1951 |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary school starts | April 1958 (Showa 33) | April 1957 (Showa 32) |
| Junior high school starts | April 1964 (Showa 39) | April 1963 (Showa 38) |
| Junior high school graduation | March 1967 (Showa 42) | March 1966 (Showa 41) |
| High school starts | April 1967 (Showa 42) | April 1966 (Showa 41) |
| High school graduation | March 1970 (Showa 45) | March 1969 (Showa 44) |
| University starts | April 1970 (Showa 45) | April 1969 (Showa 44) |
| University (4-year) graduation | March 1974 (Showa 49) | March 1973 (Showa 48) |
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 | 1975 (Kazoe age 25) 1992 (Kazoe age 42) 2011 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
| Woman | 1969 (Kazoe age 19) 1983 (Kazoe age 33) 1987 (Kazoe age 37) 2011 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
Longevity celebrations
| Celebration | Year (kazoe age) | Year (actual age) |
|---|---|---|
| Kanreki (還暦) · 60 | 2011 (Heisei 23) | 2011 (Heisei 23) |
| Koki (古希) · 70 | 2020 (Reiwa 2) | 2021 (Reiwa 3) |
| Kiju (喜寿) · 77 | 2027 (Reiwa 9) | 2028 (Reiwa 10) |
| Sanju (傘寿) · 80 | 2030 (Reiwa 12) | 2031 (Reiwa 13) |
| Beiju (米寿) · 88 | 2038 (Reiwa 20) | 2039 (Reiwa 21) |
| Sotsuju (卒寿) · 90 | 2040 (Reiwa 22) | 2041 (Reiwa 23) |
| Hakuju (白寿) · 99 | 2049 (Reiwa 31) | 2050 (Reiwa 32) |
| Hyakuju (百寿) · 100 | 2050 (Reiwa 32) | 2051 (Reiwa 33) |
Also born in the Year of the Rabbit
FAQ
How old is someone born in 1951 in 2026?
They are 74 before their birthday and 75 after it. Their kazoe age in 2026 is 76.
What is 1951 in the Japanese calendar?
1951 is Showa 26 (昭和26年).
What is the Japanese zodiac for 1951?
1951 is the Year of the Rabbit, sign 辛卯 (かのとう). If a fortune-teller uses Risshun as the new year, people born January 1 – early February 1951 take the previous sign.