Born in 2012 (Heisei 24)
Japanese eraHeisei 24
Age now13 before birthday / 14 after
Kazoe age (2026)15
Zodiac壬辰 (みずのえたつ)
People born in 2012 turn 14 on their birthday in 2026. 2012 is the Year of the Dragon (壬辰 (みずのえたつ)) in the Japanese zodiac.
School years for people born in 2012
Japanese school grades run from April 2 to April 1, so people born January 1 – April 1, 2012 are in the same grade as those born from April 2011.
| Stage | Born Apr 2 – Dec 31, 2012 | Born Jan 1 – Apr 1, 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary school starts | April 2019 (Heisei 31) | April 2018 (Heisei 30) |
| Junior high school starts | April 2025 (Reiwa 7) | April 2024 (Reiwa 6) |
| Junior high school graduation | March 2028 (Reiwa 10) | March 2027 (Reiwa 9) |
| High school starts | April 2028 (Reiwa 10) | April 2027 (Reiwa 9) |
| High school graduation | March 2031 (Reiwa 13) | March 2030 (Reiwa 12) |
| University starts | April 2031 (Reiwa 13) | April 2030 (Reiwa 12) |
| University (4-year) graduation | March 2035 (Reiwa 17) | March 2034 (Reiwa 16) |
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 | 2036 (Kazoe age 25) 2053 (Kazoe age 42) 2072 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
| Woman | 2030 (Kazoe age 19) 2044 (Kazoe age 33) 2048 (Kazoe age 37) 2072 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
Longevity celebrations
| Celebration | Year (kazoe age) | Year (actual age) |
|---|---|---|
| Kanreki (還暦) · 60 | 2072 (Reiwa 54) | 2072 (Reiwa 54) |
| Koki (古希) · 70 | 2081 (Reiwa 63) | 2082 (Reiwa 64) |
| Kiju (喜寿) · 77 | 2088 (Reiwa 70) | 2089 (Reiwa 71) |
| Sanju (傘寿) · 80 | 2091 (Reiwa 73) | 2092 (Reiwa 74) |
| Beiju (米寿) · 88 | 2099 (Reiwa 81) | 2100 (Reiwa 82) |
| Sotsuju (卒寿) · 90 | 2101 (Reiwa 83) | 2102 (Reiwa 84) |
| Hakuju (白寿) · 99 | 2110 (Reiwa 92) | 2111 (Reiwa 93) |
| Hyakuju (百寿) · 100 | 2111 (Reiwa 93) | 2112 (Reiwa 94) |
Also born in the Year of the Dragon
FAQ
How old is someone born in 2012 in 2026?
They are 13 before their birthday and 14 after it. Their kazoe age in 2026 is 15.
What is 2012 in the Japanese calendar?
2012 is Heisei 24 (平成24年).
What is the Japanese zodiac for 2012?
2012 is the Year of the Dragon, sign 壬辰 (みずのえたつ). If a fortune-teller uses Risshun as the new year, people born January 1 – early February 2012 take the previous sign.