Born in 1969 (Showa 44)
Japanese eraShowa 44
Age now56 before birthday / 57 after
Kazoe age (2026)58
Zodiac己酉 (つちのととり)
People born in 1969 turn 57 on their birthday in 2026. 1969 is the Year of the Rooster (己酉 (つちのととり)) in the Japanese zodiac.
School years for people born in 1969
Japanese school grades run from April 2 to April 1, so people born January 1 – April 1, 1969 are in the same grade as those born from April 1968.
| Stage | Born Apr 2 – Dec 31, 1969 | Born Jan 1 – Apr 1, 1969 |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary school starts | April 1976 (Showa 51) | April 1975 (Showa 50) |
| Junior high school starts | April 1982 (Showa 57) | April 1981 (Showa 56) |
| Junior high school graduation | March 1985 (Showa 60) | March 1984 (Showa 59) |
| High school starts | April 1985 (Showa 60) | April 1984 (Showa 59) |
| High school graduation | March 1988 (Showa 63) | March 1987 (Showa 62) |
| University starts | April 1988 (Showa 63) | April 1987 (Showa 62) |
| University (4-year) graduation | March 1992 (Heisei 4) | March 1991 (Heisei 3) |
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 | 1993 (Kazoe age 25) 2010 (Kazoe age 42) 2029 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
| Woman | 1987 (Kazoe age 19) 2001 (Kazoe age 33) 2005 (Kazoe age 37) 2029 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
Longevity celebrations
| Celebration | Year (kazoe age) | Year (actual age) |
|---|---|---|
| Kanreki (還暦) · 60 | 2029 (Reiwa 11) | 2029 (Reiwa 11) |
| Koki (古希) · 70 | 2038 (Reiwa 20) | 2039 (Reiwa 21) |
| Kiju (喜寿) · 77 | 2045 (Reiwa 27) | 2046 (Reiwa 28) |
| Sanju (傘寿) · 80 | 2048 (Reiwa 30) | 2049 (Reiwa 31) |
| Beiju (米寿) · 88 | 2056 (Reiwa 38) | 2057 (Reiwa 39) |
| Sotsuju (卒寿) · 90 | 2058 (Reiwa 40) | 2059 (Reiwa 41) |
| Hakuju (白寿) · 99 | 2067 (Reiwa 49) | 2068 (Reiwa 50) |
| Hyakuju (百寿) · 100 | 2068 (Reiwa 50) | 2069 (Reiwa 51) |
Also born in the Year of the Rooster
FAQ
How old is someone born in 1969 in 2026?
They are 56 before their birthday and 57 after it. Their kazoe age in 2026 is 58.
What is 1969 in the Japanese calendar?
1969 is Showa 44 (昭和44年).
What is the Japanese zodiac for 1969?
1969 is the Year of the Rooster, sign 己酉 (つちのととり). If a fortune-teller uses Risshun as the new year, people born January 1 – early February 1969 take the previous sign.