Born in 1975 (Showa 50)
Japanese eraShowa 50
Age now50 before birthday / 51 after
Kazoe age (2026)52
Zodiac乙卯 (きのとう)
People born in 1975 turn 51 on their birthday in 2026. 1975 is the Year of the Rabbit (乙卯 (きのとう)) in the Japanese zodiac.
School years for people born in 1975
Japanese school grades run from April 2 to April 1, so people born January 1 – April 1, 1975 are in the same grade as those born from April 1974.
| Stage | Born Apr 2 – Dec 31, 1975 | Born Jan 1 – Apr 1, 1975 |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary school starts | April 1982 (Showa 57) | April 1981 (Showa 56) |
| Junior high school starts | April 1988 (Showa 63) | April 1987 (Showa 62) |
| Junior high school graduation | March 1991 (Heisei 3) | March 1990 (Heisei 2) |
| High school starts | April 1991 (Heisei 3) | April 1990 (Heisei 2) |
| High school graduation | March 1994 (Heisei 6) | March 1993 (Heisei 5) |
| University starts | April 1994 (Heisei 6) | April 1993 (Heisei 5) |
| University (4-year) graduation | March 1998 (Heisei 10) | March 1997 (Heisei 9) |
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 | 1999 (Kazoe age 25) 2016 (Kazoe age 42) 2035 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
| Woman | 1993 (Kazoe age 19) 2007 (Kazoe age 33) 2011 (Kazoe age 37) 2035 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
Longevity celebrations
| Celebration | Year (kazoe age) | Year (actual age) |
|---|---|---|
| Kanreki (還暦) · 60 | 2035 (Reiwa 17) | 2035 (Reiwa 17) |
| Koki (古希) · 70 | 2044 (Reiwa 26) | 2045 (Reiwa 27) |
| Kiju (喜寿) · 77 | 2051 (Reiwa 33) | 2052 (Reiwa 34) |
| Sanju (傘寿) · 80 | 2054 (Reiwa 36) | 2055 (Reiwa 37) |
| Beiju (米寿) · 88 | 2062 (Reiwa 44) | 2063 (Reiwa 45) |
| Sotsuju (卒寿) · 90 | 2064 (Reiwa 46) | 2065 (Reiwa 47) |
| Hakuju (白寿) · 99 | 2073 (Reiwa 55) | 2074 (Reiwa 56) |
| Hyakuju (百寿) · 100 | 2074 (Reiwa 56) | 2075 (Reiwa 57) |
Also born in the Year of the Rabbit
FAQ
How old is someone born in 1975 in 2026?
They are 50 before their birthday and 51 after it. Their kazoe age in 2026 is 52.
What is 1975 in the Japanese calendar?
1975 is Showa 50 (昭和50年).
What is the Japanese zodiac for 1975?
1975 is the Year of the Rabbit, sign 乙卯 (きのとう). If a fortune-teller uses Risshun as the new year, people born January 1 – early February 1975 take the previous sign.