Born in 1984 (Showa 59)
Japanese eraShowa 59
Age now41 before birthday / 42 after
Kazoe age (2026)43
Zodiac甲子 (きのえね)
People born in 1984 turn 42 on their birthday in 2026. 1984 is the Year of the Rat (甲子 (きのえね)) in the Japanese zodiac.
School years for people born in 1984
Japanese school grades run from April 2 to April 1, so people born January 1 – April 1, 1984 are in the same grade as those born from April 1983.
| Stage | Born Apr 2 – Dec 31, 1984 | Born Jan 1 – Apr 1, 1984 |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary school starts | April 1991 (Heisei 3) | April 1990 (Heisei 2) |
| Junior high school starts | April 1997 (Heisei 9) | April 1996 (Heisei 8) |
| Junior high school graduation | March 2000 (Heisei 12) | March 1999 (Heisei 11) |
| High school starts | April 2000 (Heisei 12) | April 1999 (Heisei 11) |
| High school graduation | March 2003 (Heisei 15) | March 2002 (Heisei 14) |
| University starts | April 2003 (Heisei 15) | April 2002 (Heisei 14) |
| University (4-year) graduation | March 2007 (Heisei 19) | March 2006 (Heisei 18) |
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 | 2008 (Kazoe age 25) 2025 (Kazoe age 42) 2044 (Kazoe age 61) | Atoyaku (year after) |
| Woman | 2002 (Kazoe age 19) 2016 (Kazoe age 33) 2020 (Kazoe age 37) 2044 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
Longevity celebrations
| Celebration | Year (kazoe age) | Year (actual age) |
|---|---|---|
| Kanreki (還暦) · 60 | 2044 (Reiwa 26) | 2044 (Reiwa 26) |
| Koki (古希) · 70 | 2053 (Reiwa 35) | 2054 (Reiwa 36) |
| Kiju (喜寿) · 77 | 2060 (Reiwa 42) | 2061 (Reiwa 43) |
| Sanju (傘寿) · 80 | 2063 (Reiwa 45) | 2064 (Reiwa 46) |
| Beiju (米寿) · 88 | 2071 (Reiwa 53) | 2072 (Reiwa 54) |
| Sotsuju (卒寿) · 90 | 2073 (Reiwa 55) | 2074 (Reiwa 56) |
| Hakuju (白寿) · 99 | 2082 (Reiwa 64) | 2083 (Reiwa 65) |
| Hyakuju (百寿) · 100 | 2083 (Reiwa 65) | 2084 (Reiwa 66) |
Also born in the Year of the Rat
FAQ
How old is someone born in 1984 in 2026?
They are 41 before their birthday and 42 after it. Their kazoe age in 2026 is 43.
What is 1984 in the Japanese calendar?
1984 is Showa 59 (昭和59年).
What is the Japanese zodiac for 1984?
1984 is the Year of the Rat, sign 甲子 (きのえね). If a fortune-teller uses Risshun as the new year, people born January 1 – early February 1984 take the previous sign.