Born in 1985 (Showa 60)
Japanese eraShowa 60
Age now40 before birthday / 41 after
Kazoe age (2026)42
Zodiac乙丑 (きのとうし)
People born in 1985 turn 41 on their birthday in 2026. 1985 is the Year of the Ox (乙丑 (きのとうし)) in the Japanese zodiac.
School years for people born in 1985
Japanese school grades run from April 2 to April 1, so people born January 1 – April 1, 1985 are in the same grade as those born from April 1984.
| Stage | Born Apr 2 – Dec 31, 1985 | Born Jan 1 – Apr 1, 1985 |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary school starts | April 1992 (Heisei 4) | April 1991 (Heisei 3) |
| Junior high school starts | April 1998 (Heisei 10) | April 1997 (Heisei 9) |
| Junior high school graduation | March 2001 (Heisei 13) | March 2000 (Heisei 12) |
| High school starts | April 2001 (Heisei 13) | April 2000 (Heisei 12) |
| High school graduation | March 2004 (Heisei 16) | March 2003 (Heisei 15) |
| University starts | April 2004 (Heisei 16) | April 2003 (Heisei 15) |
| University (4-year) graduation | March 2008 (Heisei 20) | March 2007 (Heisei 19) |
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 | 2009 (Kazoe age 25) 2026 (Kazoe age 42) 2045 (Kazoe age 61) | Taiyaku (great unlucky year) |
| Woman | 2003 (Kazoe age 19) 2017 (Kazoe age 33) 2021 (Kazoe age 37) 2045 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
Longevity celebrations
| Celebration | Year (kazoe age) | Year (actual age) |
|---|---|---|
| Kanreki (還暦) · 60 | 2045 (Reiwa 27) | 2045 (Reiwa 27) |
| Koki (古希) · 70 | 2054 (Reiwa 36) | 2055 (Reiwa 37) |
| Kiju (喜寿) · 77 | 2061 (Reiwa 43) | 2062 (Reiwa 44) |
| Sanju (傘寿) · 80 | 2064 (Reiwa 46) | 2065 (Reiwa 47) |
| Beiju (米寿) · 88 | 2072 (Reiwa 54) | 2073 (Reiwa 55) |
| Sotsuju (卒寿) · 90 | 2074 (Reiwa 56) | 2075 (Reiwa 57) |
| Hakuju (白寿) · 99 | 2083 (Reiwa 65) | 2084 (Reiwa 66) |
| Hyakuju (百寿) · 100 | 2084 (Reiwa 66) | 2085 (Reiwa 67) |
Also born in the Year of the Ox
FAQ
How old is someone born in 1985 in 2026?
They are 40 before their birthday and 41 after it. Their kazoe age in 2026 is 42.
What is 1985 in the Japanese calendar?
1985 is Showa 60 (昭和60年).
What is the Japanese zodiac for 1985?
1985 is the Year of the Ox, sign 乙丑 (きのとうし). If a fortune-teller uses Risshun as the new year, people born January 1 – early February 1985 take the previous sign.