Born in 1979 (Showa 54)
Japanese eraShowa 54
Age now46 before birthday / 47 after
Kazoe age (2026)48
Zodiac己未 (つちのとひつじ)
People born in 1979 turn 47 on their birthday in 2026. 1979 is the Year of the Sheep (己未 (つちのとひつじ)) in the Japanese zodiac.
School years for people born in 1979
Japanese school grades run from April 2 to April 1, so people born January 1 – April 1, 1979 are in the same grade as those born from April 1978.
| Stage | Born Apr 2 – Dec 31, 1979 | Born Jan 1 – Apr 1, 1979 |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary school starts | April 1986 (Showa 61) | April 1985 (Showa 60) |
| Junior high school starts | April 1992 (Heisei 4) | April 1991 (Heisei 3) |
| Junior high school graduation | March 1995 (Heisei 7) | March 1994 (Heisei 6) |
| High school starts | April 1995 (Heisei 7) | April 1994 (Heisei 6) |
| High school graduation | March 1998 (Heisei 10) | March 1997 (Heisei 9) |
| University starts | April 1998 (Heisei 10) | April 1997 (Heisei 9) |
| University (4-year) graduation | March 2002 (Heisei 14) | March 2001 (Heisei 13) |
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 | 2003 (Kazoe age 25) 2020 (Kazoe age 42) 2039 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
| Woman | 1997 (Kazoe age 19) 2011 (Kazoe age 33) 2015 (Kazoe age 37) 2039 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
Longevity celebrations
| Celebration | Year (kazoe age) | Year (actual age) |
|---|---|---|
| Kanreki (還暦) · 60 | 2039 (Reiwa 21) | 2039 (Reiwa 21) |
| Koki (古希) · 70 | 2048 (Reiwa 30) | 2049 (Reiwa 31) |
| Kiju (喜寿) · 77 | 2055 (Reiwa 37) | 2056 (Reiwa 38) |
| Sanju (傘寿) · 80 | 2058 (Reiwa 40) | 2059 (Reiwa 41) |
| Beiju (米寿) · 88 | 2066 (Reiwa 48) | 2067 (Reiwa 49) |
| Sotsuju (卒寿) · 90 | 2068 (Reiwa 50) | 2069 (Reiwa 51) |
| Hakuju (白寿) · 99 | 2077 (Reiwa 59) | 2078 (Reiwa 60) |
| Hyakuju (百寿) · 100 | 2078 (Reiwa 60) | 2079 (Reiwa 61) |
Also born in the Year of the Sheep
FAQ
How old is someone born in 1979 in 2026?
They are 46 before their birthday and 47 after it. Their kazoe age in 2026 is 48.
What is 1979 in the Japanese calendar?
1979 is Showa 54 (昭和54年).
What is the Japanese zodiac for 1979?
1979 is the Year of the Sheep, sign 己未 (つちのとひつじ). If a fortune-teller uses Risshun as the new year, people born January 1 – early February 1979 take the previous sign.