Born in 1983 (Showa 58)
Japanese eraShowa 58
Age now42 before birthday / 43 after
Kazoe age (2026)44
Zodiac癸亥 (みずのとい)
People born in 1983 turn 43 on their birthday in 2026. 1983 is the Year of the Boar (癸亥 (みずのとい)) in the Japanese zodiac.
School years for people born in 1983
Japanese school grades run from April 2 to April 1, so people born January 1 – April 1, 1983 are in the same grade as those born from April 1982.
| Stage | Born Apr 2 – Dec 31, 1983 | Born Jan 1 – Apr 1, 1983 |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary school starts | April 1990 (Heisei 2) | April 1989 (Heisei 1) |
| Junior high school starts | April 1996 (Heisei 8) | April 1995 (Heisei 7) |
| Junior high school graduation | March 1999 (Heisei 11) | March 1998 (Heisei 10) |
| High school starts | April 1999 (Heisei 11) | April 1998 (Heisei 10) |
| High school graduation | March 2002 (Heisei 14) | March 2001 (Heisei 13) |
| University starts | April 2002 (Heisei 14) | April 2001 (Heisei 13) |
| University (4-year) graduation | March 2006 (Heisei 18) | March 2005 (Heisei 17) |
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 | 2007 (Kazoe age 25) 2024 (Kazoe age 42) 2043 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
| Woman | 2001 (Kazoe age 19) 2015 (Kazoe age 33) 2019 (Kazoe age 37) 2043 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
Longevity celebrations
| Celebration | Year (kazoe age) | Year (actual age) |
|---|---|---|
| Kanreki (還暦) · 60 | 2043 (Reiwa 25) | 2043 (Reiwa 25) |
| Koki (古希) · 70 | 2052 (Reiwa 34) | 2053 (Reiwa 35) |
| Kiju (喜寿) · 77 | 2059 (Reiwa 41) | 2060 (Reiwa 42) |
| Sanju (傘寿) · 80 | 2062 (Reiwa 44) | 2063 (Reiwa 45) |
| Beiju (米寿) · 88 | 2070 (Reiwa 52) | 2071 (Reiwa 53) |
| Sotsuju (卒寿) · 90 | 2072 (Reiwa 54) | 2073 (Reiwa 55) |
| Hakuju (白寿) · 99 | 2081 (Reiwa 63) | 2082 (Reiwa 64) |
| Hyakuju (百寿) · 100 | 2082 (Reiwa 64) | 2083 (Reiwa 65) |
Also born in the Year of the Boar
FAQ
How old is someone born in 1983 in 2026?
They are 42 before their birthday and 43 after it. Their kazoe age in 2026 is 44.
What is 1983 in the Japanese calendar?
1983 is Showa 58 (昭和58年).
What is the Japanese zodiac for 1983?
1983 is the Year of the Boar, sign 癸亥 (みずのとい). If a fortune-teller uses Risshun as the new year, people born January 1 – early February 1983 take the previous sign.