Born in 1952 (Showa 27)
Japanese eraShowa 27
Age now73 before birthday / 74 after
Kazoe age (2026)75
Zodiac壬辰 (みずのえたつ)
People born in 1952 turn 74 on their birthday in 2026. 1952 is the Year of the Dragon (壬辰 (みずのえたつ)) in the Japanese zodiac.
School years for people born in 1952
Japanese school grades run from April 2 to April 1, so people born January 1 – April 1, 1952 are in the same grade as those born from April 1951.
| Stage | Born Apr 2 – Dec 31, 1952 | Born Jan 1 – Apr 1, 1952 |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary school starts | April 1959 (Showa 34) | April 1958 (Showa 33) |
| Junior high school starts | April 1965 (Showa 40) | April 1964 (Showa 39) |
| Junior high school graduation | March 1968 (Showa 43) | March 1967 (Showa 42) |
| High school starts | April 1968 (Showa 43) | April 1967 (Showa 42) |
| High school graduation | March 1971 (Showa 46) | March 1970 (Showa 45) |
| University starts | April 1971 (Showa 46) | April 1970 (Showa 45) |
| University (4-year) graduation | March 1975 (Showa 50) | March 1974 (Showa 49) |
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 | 1976 (Kazoe age 25) 1993 (Kazoe age 42) 2012 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
| Woman | 1970 (Kazoe age 19) 1984 (Kazoe age 33) 1988 (Kazoe age 37) 2012 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
Longevity celebrations
| Celebration | Year (kazoe age) | Year (actual age) |
|---|---|---|
| Kanreki (還暦) · 60 | 2012 (Heisei 24) | 2012 (Heisei 24) |
| Koki (古希) · 70 | 2021 (Reiwa 3) | 2022 (Reiwa 4) |
| Kiju (喜寿) · 77 | 2028 (Reiwa 10) | 2029 (Reiwa 11) |
| Sanju (傘寿) · 80 | 2031 (Reiwa 13) | 2032 (Reiwa 14) |
| Beiju (米寿) · 88 | 2039 (Reiwa 21) | 2040 (Reiwa 22) |
| Sotsuju (卒寿) · 90 | 2041 (Reiwa 23) | 2042 (Reiwa 24) |
| Hakuju (白寿) · 99 | 2050 (Reiwa 32) | 2051 (Reiwa 33) |
| Hyakuju (百寿) · 100 | 2051 (Reiwa 33) | 2052 (Reiwa 34) |
Also born in the Year of the Dragon
FAQ
How old is someone born in 1952 in 2026?
They are 73 before their birthday and 74 after it. Their kazoe age in 2026 is 75.
What is 1952 in the Japanese calendar?
1952 is Showa 27 (昭和27年).
What is the Japanese zodiac for 1952?
1952 is the Year of the Dragon, sign 壬辰 (みずのえたつ). If a fortune-teller uses Risshun as the new year, people born January 1 – early February 1952 take the previous sign.