Born in 1973 (Showa 48)
Japanese eraShowa 48
Age now52 before birthday / 53 after
Kazoe age (2026)54
Zodiac癸丑 (みずのとうし)
People born in 1973 turn 53 on their birthday in 2026. 1973 is the Year of the Ox (癸丑 (みずのとうし)) in the Japanese zodiac.
School years for people born in 1973
Japanese school grades run from April 2 to April 1, so people born January 1 – April 1, 1973 are in the same grade as those born from April 1972.
| Stage | Born Apr 2 – Dec 31, 1973 | Born Jan 1 – Apr 1, 1973 |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary school starts | April 1980 (Showa 55) | April 1979 (Showa 54) |
| Junior high school starts | April 1986 (Showa 61) | April 1985 (Showa 60) |
| Junior high school graduation | March 1989 (Heisei 1) | March 1988 (Showa 63) |
| High school starts | April 1989 (Heisei 1) | April 1988 (Showa 63) |
| High school graduation | March 1992 (Heisei 4) | March 1991 (Heisei 3) |
| University starts | April 1992 (Heisei 4) | April 1991 (Heisei 3) |
| University (4-year) graduation | March 1996 (Heisei 8) | March 1995 (Heisei 7) |
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 | 1997 (Kazoe age 25) 2014 (Kazoe age 42) 2033 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
| Woman | 1991 (Kazoe age 19) 2005 (Kazoe age 33) 2009 (Kazoe age 37) 2033 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
Longevity celebrations
| Celebration | Year (kazoe age) | Year (actual age) |
|---|---|---|
| Kanreki (還暦) · 60 | 2033 (Reiwa 15) | 2033 (Reiwa 15) |
| Koki (古希) · 70 | 2042 (Reiwa 24) | 2043 (Reiwa 25) |
| Kiju (喜寿) · 77 | 2049 (Reiwa 31) | 2050 (Reiwa 32) |
| Sanju (傘寿) · 80 | 2052 (Reiwa 34) | 2053 (Reiwa 35) |
| Beiju (米寿) · 88 | 2060 (Reiwa 42) | 2061 (Reiwa 43) |
| Sotsuju (卒寿) · 90 | 2062 (Reiwa 44) | 2063 (Reiwa 45) |
| Hakuju (白寿) · 99 | 2071 (Reiwa 53) | 2072 (Reiwa 54) |
| Hyakuju (百寿) · 100 | 2072 (Reiwa 54) | 2073 (Reiwa 55) |
Also born in the Year of the Ox
FAQ
How old is someone born in 1973 in 2026?
They are 52 before their birthday and 53 after it. Their kazoe age in 2026 is 54.
What is 1973 in the Japanese calendar?
1973 is Showa 48 (昭和48年).
What is the Japanese zodiac for 1973?
1973 is the Year of the Ox, sign 癸丑 (みずのとうし). If a fortune-teller uses Risshun as the new year, people born January 1 – early February 1973 take the previous sign.