Born in 1944 (Showa 19)
Japanese eraShowa 19
Age now81 before birthday / 82 after
Kazoe age (2026)83
Zodiac甲申 (きのえさる)
People born in 1944 turn 82 on their birthday in 2026. 1944 is the Year of the Monkey (甲申 (きのえさる)) in the Japanese zodiac.
School years for people born in 1944
Japanese school grades run from April 2 to April 1, so people born January 1 – April 1, 1944 are in the same grade as those born from April 1943.
| Stage | Born Apr 2 – Dec 31, 1944 | Born Jan 1 – Apr 1, 1944 |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary school starts | April 1951 (Showa 26) | April 1950 (Showa 25) |
| Junior high school starts | April 1957 (Showa 32) | April 1956 (Showa 31) |
| Junior high school graduation | March 1960 (Showa 35) | March 1959 (Showa 34) |
| High school starts | April 1960 (Showa 35) | April 1959 (Showa 34) |
| High school graduation | March 1963 (Showa 38) | March 1962 (Showa 37) |
| University starts | April 1963 (Showa 38) | April 1962 (Showa 37) |
| University (4-year) graduation | March 1967 (Showa 42) | March 1966 (Showa 41) |
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 | 1968 (Kazoe age 25) 1985 (Kazoe age 42) 2004 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
| Woman | 1962 (Kazoe age 19) 1976 (Kazoe age 33) 1980 (Kazoe age 37) 2004 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
Longevity celebrations
| Celebration | Year (kazoe age) | Year (actual age) |
|---|---|---|
| Kanreki (還暦) · 60 | 2004 (Heisei 16) | 2004 (Heisei 16) |
| Koki (古希) · 70 | 2013 (Heisei 25) | 2014 (Heisei 26) |
| Kiju (喜寿) · 77 | 2020 (Reiwa 2) | 2021 (Reiwa 3) |
| Sanju (傘寿) · 80 | 2023 (Reiwa 5) | 2024 (Reiwa 6) |
| Beiju (米寿) · 88 | 2031 (Reiwa 13) | 2032 (Reiwa 14) |
| Sotsuju (卒寿) · 90 | 2033 (Reiwa 15) | 2034 (Reiwa 16) |
| Hakuju (白寿) · 99 | 2042 (Reiwa 24) | 2043 (Reiwa 25) |
| Hyakuju (百寿) · 100 | 2043 (Reiwa 25) | 2044 (Reiwa 26) |
Also born in the Year of the Monkey
FAQ
How old is someone born in 1944 in 2026?
They are 81 before their birthday and 82 after it. Their kazoe age in 2026 is 83.
What is 1944 in the Japanese calendar?
1944 is Showa 19 (昭和19年).
What is the Japanese zodiac for 1944?
1944 is the Year of the Monkey, sign 甲申 (きのえさる). If a fortune-teller uses Risshun as the new year, people born January 1 – early February 1944 take the previous sign.