Born in 1955 (Showa 30)
Japanese eraShowa 30
Age now70 before birthday / 71 after
Kazoe age (2026)72
Zodiac乙未 (きのとひつじ)
People born in 1955 turn 71 on their birthday in 2026. 1955 is the Year of the Sheep (乙未 (きのとひつじ)) in the Japanese zodiac.
School years for people born in 1955
Japanese school grades run from April 2 to April 1, so people born January 1 – April 1, 1955 are in the same grade as those born from April 1954.
| Stage | Born Apr 2 – Dec 31, 1955 | Born Jan 1 – Apr 1, 1955 |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary school starts | April 1962 (Showa 37) | April 1961 (Showa 36) |
| Junior high school starts | April 1968 (Showa 43) | April 1967 (Showa 42) |
| Junior high school graduation | March 1971 (Showa 46) | March 1970 (Showa 45) |
| High school starts | April 1971 (Showa 46) | April 1970 (Showa 45) |
| High school graduation | March 1974 (Showa 49) | March 1973 (Showa 48) |
| University starts | April 1974 (Showa 49) | April 1973 (Showa 48) |
| University (4-year) graduation | March 1978 (Showa 53) | March 1977 (Showa 52) |
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 | 1979 (Kazoe age 25) 1996 (Kazoe age 42) 2015 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
| Woman | 1973 (Kazoe age 19) 1987 (Kazoe age 33) 1991 (Kazoe age 37) 2015 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
Longevity celebrations
| Celebration | Year (kazoe age) | Year (actual age) |
|---|---|---|
| Kanreki (還暦) · 60 | 2015 (Heisei 27) | 2015 (Heisei 27) |
| Koki (古希) · 70 | 2024 (Reiwa 6) | 2025 (Reiwa 7) |
| Kiju (喜寿) · 77 | 2031 (Reiwa 13) | 2032 (Reiwa 14) |
| Sanju (傘寿) · 80 | 2034 (Reiwa 16) | 2035 (Reiwa 17) |
| Beiju (米寿) · 88 | 2042 (Reiwa 24) | 2043 (Reiwa 25) |
| Sotsuju (卒寿) · 90 | 2044 (Reiwa 26) | 2045 (Reiwa 27) |
| Hakuju (白寿) · 99 | 2053 (Reiwa 35) | 2054 (Reiwa 36) |
| Hyakuju (百寿) · 100 | 2054 (Reiwa 36) | 2055 (Reiwa 37) |
Also born in the Year of the Sheep
FAQ
How old is someone born in 1955 in 2026?
They are 70 before their birthday and 71 after it. Their kazoe age in 2026 is 72.
What is 1955 in the Japanese calendar?
1955 is Showa 30 (昭和30年).
What is the Japanese zodiac for 1955?
1955 is the Year of the Sheep, sign 乙未 (きのとひつじ). If a fortune-teller uses Risshun as the new year, people born January 1 – early February 1955 take the previous sign.