Born in 1974 (Showa 49)
Japanese eraShowa 49
Age now51 before birthday / 52 after
Kazoe age (2026)53
Zodiac甲寅 (きのえとら)
People born in 1974 turn 52 on their birthday in 2026. 1974 is the Year of the Tiger (甲寅 (きのえとら)) in the Japanese zodiac.
School years for people born in 1974
Japanese school grades run from April 2 to April 1, so people born January 1 – April 1, 1974 are in the same grade as those born from April 1973.
| Stage | Born Apr 2 – Dec 31, 1974 | Born Jan 1 – Apr 1, 1974 |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary school starts | April 1981 (Showa 56) | April 1980 (Showa 55) |
| Junior high school starts | April 1987 (Showa 62) | April 1986 (Showa 61) |
| Junior high school graduation | March 1990 (Heisei 2) | March 1989 (Heisei 1) |
| High school starts | April 1990 (Heisei 2) | April 1989 (Heisei 1) |
| High school graduation | March 1993 (Heisei 5) | March 1992 (Heisei 4) |
| University starts | April 1993 (Heisei 5) | April 1992 (Heisei 4) |
| University (4-year) graduation | March 1997 (Heisei 9) | March 1996 (Heisei 8) |
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 | 1998 (Kazoe age 25) 2015 (Kazoe age 42) 2034 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
| Woman | 1992 (Kazoe age 19) 2006 (Kazoe age 33) 2010 (Kazoe age 37) 2034 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
Longevity celebrations
| Celebration | Year (kazoe age) | Year (actual age) |
|---|---|---|
| Kanreki (還暦) · 60 | 2034 (Reiwa 16) | 2034 (Reiwa 16) |
| Koki (古希) · 70 | 2043 (Reiwa 25) | 2044 (Reiwa 26) |
| Kiju (喜寿) · 77 | 2050 (Reiwa 32) | 2051 (Reiwa 33) |
| Sanju (傘寿) · 80 | 2053 (Reiwa 35) | 2054 (Reiwa 36) |
| Beiju (米寿) · 88 | 2061 (Reiwa 43) | 2062 (Reiwa 44) |
| Sotsuju (卒寿) · 90 | 2063 (Reiwa 45) | 2064 (Reiwa 46) |
| Hakuju (白寿) · 99 | 2072 (Reiwa 54) | 2073 (Reiwa 55) |
| Hyakuju (百寿) · 100 | 2073 (Reiwa 55) | 2074 (Reiwa 56) |
Also born in the Year of the Tiger
FAQ
How old is someone born in 1974 in 2026?
They are 51 before their birthday and 52 after it. Their kazoe age in 2026 is 53.
What is 1974 in the Japanese calendar?
1974 is Showa 49 (昭和49年).
What is the Japanese zodiac for 1974?
1974 is the Year of the Tiger, sign 甲寅 (きのえとら). If a fortune-teller uses Risshun as the new year, people born January 1 – early February 1974 take the previous sign.