Born in 1939 (Showa 14)
Japanese eraShowa 14
Age now86 before birthday / 87 after
Kazoe age (2026)88
Zodiac己卯 (つちのとう)
People born in 1939 turn 87 on their birthday in 2026. 1939 is the Year of the Rabbit (己卯 (つちのとう)) in the Japanese zodiac.
School years for people born in 1939
Japanese school grades run from April 2 to April 1, so people born January 1 – April 1, 1939 are in the same grade as those born from April 1938.
| Stage | Born Apr 2 – Dec 31, 1939 | Born Jan 1 – Apr 1, 1939 |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary school starts | April 1946 (Showa 21) | April 1945 (Showa 20) |
| Junior high school starts | April 1952 (Showa 27) | April 1951 (Showa 26) |
| Junior high school graduation | March 1955 (Showa 30) | March 1954 (Showa 29) |
| High school starts | April 1955 (Showa 30) | April 1954 (Showa 29) |
| High school graduation | March 1958 (Showa 33) | March 1957 (Showa 32) |
| University starts | April 1958 (Showa 33) | April 1957 (Showa 32) |
| University (4-year) graduation | March 1962 (Showa 37) | March 1961 (Showa 36) |
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 | 1963 (Kazoe age 25) 1980 (Kazoe age 42) 1999 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
| Woman | 1957 (Kazoe age 19) 1971 (Kazoe age 33) 1975 (Kazoe age 37) 1999 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
Longevity celebrations
| Celebration | Year (kazoe age) | Year (actual age) |
|---|---|---|
| Kanreki (還暦) · 60 | 1999 (Heisei 11) | 1999 (Heisei 11) |
| Koki (古希) · 70 | 2008 (Heisei 20) | 2009 (Heisei 21) |
| Kiju (喜寿) · 77 | 2015 (Heisei 27) | 2016 (Heisei 28) |
| Sanju (傘寿) · 80 | 2018 (Heisei 30) | 2019 (Heisei 31 / Reiwa 1) |
| Beiju (米寿) · 88 | 2026 (Reiwa 8) | 2027 (Reiwa 9) |
| Sotsuju (卒寿) · 90 | 2028 (Reiwa 10) | 2029 (Reiwa 11) |
| Hakuju (白寿) · 99 | 2037 (Reiwa 19) | 2038 (Reiwa 20) |
| Hyakuju (百寿) · 100 | 2038 (Reiwa 20) | 2039 (Reiwa 21) |
Also born in the Year of the Rabbit
FAQ
How old is someone born in 1939 in 2026?
They are 86 before their birthday and 87 after it. Their kazoe age in 2026 is 88.
What is 1939 in the Japanese calendar?
1939 is Showa 14 (昭和14年).
What is the Japanese zodiac for 1939?
1939 is the Year of the Rabbit, sign 己卯 (つちのとう). If a fortune-teller uses Risshun as the new year, people born January 1 – early February 1939 take the previous sign.