Born in 1946 (Showa 21)
Japanese eraShowa 21
Age now79 before birthday / 80 after
Kazoe age (2026)81
Zodiac丙戌 (ひのえいぬ)
People born in 1946 turn 80 on their birthday in 2026. 1946 is the Year of the Dog (丙戌 (ひのえいぬ)) in the Japanese zodiac.
School years for people born in 1946
Japanese school grades run from April 2 to April 1, so people born January 1 – April 1, 1946 are in the same grade as those born from April 1945.
| Stage | Born Apr 2 – Dec 31, 1946 | Born Jan 1 – Apr 1, 1946 |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary school starts | April 1953 (Showa 28) | April 1952 (Showa 27) |
| Junior high school starts | April 1959 (Showa 34) | April 1958 (Showa 33) |
| Junior high school graduation | March 1962 (Showa 37) | March 1961 (Showa 36) |
| High school starts | April 1962 (Showa 37) | April 1961 (Showa 36) |
| High school graduation | March 1965 (Showa 40) | March 1964 (Showa 39) |
| University starts | April 1965 (Showa 40) | April 1964 (Showa 39) |
| University (4-year) graduation | March 1969 (Showa 44) | March 1968 (Showa 43) |
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 | 1970 (Kazoe age 25) 1987 (Kazoe age 42) 2006 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
| Woman | 1964 (Kazoe age 19) 1978 (Kazoe age 33) 1982 (Kazoe age 37) 2006 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
Longevity celebrations
| Celebration | Year (kazoe age) | Year (actual age) |
|---|---|---|
| Kanreki (還暦) · 60 | 2006 (Heisei 18) | 2006 (Heisei 18) |
| Koki (古希) · 70 | 2015 (Heisei 27) | 2016 (Heisei 28) |
| Kiju (喜寿) · 77 | 2022 (Reiwa 4) | 2023 (Reiwa 5) |
| Sanju (傘寿) · 80 | 2025 (Reiwa 7) | 2026 (Reiwa 8) |
| Beiju (米寿) · 88 | 2033 (Reiwa 15) | 2034 (Reiwa 16) |
| Sotsuju (卒寿) · 90 | 2035 (Reiwa 17) | 2036 (Reiwa 18) |
| Hakuju (白寿) · 99 | 2044 (Reiwa 26) | 2045 (Reiwa 27) |
| Hyakuju (百寿) · 100 | 2045 (Reiwa 27) | 2046 (Reiwa 28) |
Also born in the Year of the Dog
FAQ
How old is someone born in 1946 in 2026?
They are 79 before their birthday and 80 after it. Their kazoe age in 2026 is 81.
What is 1946 in the Japanese calendar?
1946 is Showa 21 (昭和21年).
What is the Japanese zodiac for 1946?
1946 is the Year of the Dog, sign 丙戌 (ひのえいぬ). If a fortune-teller uses Risshun as the new year, people born January 1 – early February 1946 take the previous sign.