Born in 2009 (Heisei 21)
Japanese eraHeisei 21
Age now16 before birthday / 17 after
Kazoe age (2026)18
Zodiac己丑 (つちのとうし)
People born in 2009 turn 17 on their birthday in 2026. 2009 is the Year of the Ox (己丑 (つちのとうし)) in the Japanese zodiac.
School years for people born in 2009
Japanese school grades run from April 2 to April 1, so people born January 1 – April 1, 2009 are in the same grade as those born from April 2008.
| Stage | Born Apr 2 – Dec 31, 2009 | Born Jan 1 – Apr 1, 2009 |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary school starts | April 2016 (Heisei 28) | April 2015 (Heisei 27) |
| Junior high school starts | April 2022 (Reiwa 4) | April 2021 (Reiwa 3) |
| Junior high school graduation | March 2025 (Reiwa 7) | March 2024 (Reiwa 6) |
| High school starts | April 2025 (Reiwa 7) | April 2024 (Reiwa 6) |
| High school graduation | March 2028 (Reiwa 10) | March 2027 (Reiwa 9) |
| University starts | April 2028 (Reiwa 10) | April 2027 (Reiwa 9) |
| University (4-year) graduation | March 2032 (Reiwa 14) | March 2031 (Reiwa 13) |
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 | 2033 (Kazoe age 25) 2050 (Kazoe age 42) 2069 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
| Woman | 2027 (Kazoe age 19) 2041 (Kazoe age 33) 2045 (Kazoe age 37) 2069 (Kazoe age 61) | Maeyaku (year before) |
Longevity celebrations
| Celebration | Year (kazoe age) | Year (actual age) |
|---|---|---|
| Kanreki (還暦) · 60 | 2069 (Reiwa 51) | 2069 (Reiwa 51) |
| Koki (古希) · 70 | 2078 (Reiwa 60) | 2079 (Reiwa 61) |
| Kiju (喜寿) · 77 | 2085 (Reiwa 67) | 2086 (Reiwa 68) |
| Sanju (傘寿) · 80 | 2088 (Reiwa 70) | 2089 (Reiwa 71) |
| Beiju (米寿) · 88 | 2096 (Reiwa 78) | 2097 (Reiwa 79) |
| Sotsuju (卒寿) · 90 | 2098 (Reiwa 80) | 2099 (Reiwa 81) |
| Hakuju (白寿) · 99 | 2107 (Reiwa 89) | 2108 (Reiwa 90) |
| Hyakuju (百寿) · 100 | 2108 (Reiwa 90) | 2109 (Reiwa 91) |
Also born in the Year of the Ox
FAQ
How old is someone born in 2009 in 2026?
They are 16 before their birthday and 17 after it. Their kazoe age in 2026 is 18.
What is 2009 in the Japanese calendar?
2009 is Heisei 21 (平成21年).
What is the Japanese zodiac for 2009?
2009 is the Year of the Ox, sign 己丑 (つちのとうし). If a fortune-teller uses Risshun as the new year, people born January 1 – early February 2009 take the previous sign.