Born in 1971 (Showa 46)
Japanese eraShowa 46
Age now54 before birthday / 55 after
Kazoe age (2026)56
Zodiac辛亥 (かのとい)
People born in 1971 turn 55 on their birthday in 2026. 1971 is the Year of the Boar (辛亥 (かのとい)) in the Japanese zodiac.
School years for people born in 1971
Japanese school grades run from April 2 to April 1, so people born January 1 – April 1, 1971 are in the same grade as those born from April 1970.
| Stage | Born Apr 2 – Dec 31, 1971 | Born Jan 1 – Apr 1, 1971 |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary school starts | April 1978 (Showa 53) | April 1977 (Showa 52) |
| Junior high school starts | April 1984 (Showa 59) | April 1983 (Showa 58) |
| Junior high school graduation | March 1987 (Showa 62) | March 1986 (Showa 61) |
| High school starts | April 1987 (Showa 62) | April 1986 (Showa 61) |
| High school graduation | March 1990 (Heisei 2) | March 1989 (Heisei 1) |
| University starts | April 1990 (Heisei 2) | April 1989 (Heisei 1) |
| University (4-year) graduation | March 1994 (Heisei 6) | March 1993 (Heisei 5) |
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 | 1995 (Kazoe age 25) 2012 (Kazoe age 42) 2031 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
| Woman | 1989 (Kazoe age 19) 2003 (Kazoe age 33) 2007 (Kazoe age 37) 2031 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
Longevity celebrations
| Celebration | Year (kazoe age) | Year (actual age) |
|---|---|---|
| Kanreki (還暦) · 60 | 2031 (Reiwa 13) | 2031 (Reiwa 13) |
| Koki (古希) · 70 | 2040 (Reiwa 22) | 2041 (Reiwa 23) |
| Kiju (喜寿) · 77 | 2047 (Reiwa 29) | 2048 (Reiwa 30) |
| Sanju (傘寿) · 80 | 2050 (Reiwa 32) | 2051 (Reiwa 33) |
| Beiju (米寿) · 88 | 2058 (Reiwa 40) | 2059 (Reiwa 41) |
| Sotsuju (卒寿) · 90 | 2060 (Reiwa 42) | 2061 (Reiwa 43) |
| Hakuju (白寿) · 99 | 2069 (Reiwa 51) | 2070 (Reiwa 52) |
| Hyakuju (百寿) · 100 | 2070 (Reiwa 52) | 2071 (Reiwa 53) |
Also born in the Year of the Boar
FAQ
How old is someone born in 1971 in 2026?
They are 54 before their birthday and 55 after it. Their kazoe age in 2026 is 56.
What is 1971 in the Japanese calendar?
1971 is Showa 46 (昭和46年).
What is the Japanese zodiac for 1971?
1971 is the Year of the Boar, sign 辛亥 (かのとい). If a fortune-teller uses Risshun as the new year, people born January 1 – early February 1971 take the previous sign.