Born in 1993 (Heisei 5)
Japanese eraHeisei 5
Age now32 before birthday / 33 after
Kazoe age (2026)34
Zodiac癸酉 (みずのととり)
People born in 1993 turn 33 on their birthday in 2026. 1993 is the Year of the Rooster (癸酉 (みずのととり)) in the Japanese zodiac.
School years for people born in 1993
Japanese school grades run from April 2 to April 1, so people born January 1 – April 1, 1993 are in the same grade as those born from April 1992.
| Stage | Born Apr 2 – Dec 31, 1993 | Born Jan 1 – Apr 1, 1993 |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary school starts | April 2000 (Heisei 12) | April 1999 (Heisei 11) |
| Junior high school starts | April 2006 (Heisei 18) | April 2005 (Heisei 17) |
| Junior high school graduation | March 2009 (Heisei 21) | March 2008 (Heisei 20) |
| High school starts | April 2009 (Heisei 21) | April 2008 (Heisei 20) |
| High school graduation | March 2012 (Heisei 24) | March 2011 (Heisei 23) |
| University starts | April 2012 (Heisei 24) | April 2011 (Heisei 23) |
| University (4-year) graduation | March 2016 (Heisei 28) | March 2015 (Heisei 27) |
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 | 2017 (Kazoe age 25) 2034 (Kazoe age 42) 2053 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
| Woman | 2011 (Kazoe age 19) 2025 (Kazoe age 33) 2029 (Kazoe age 37) 2053 (Kazoe age 61) | Atoyaku (year after) |
Longevity celebrations
| Celebration | Year (kazoe age) | Year (actual age) |
|---|---|---|
| Kanreki (還暦) · 60 | 2053 (Reiwa 35) | 2053 (Reiwa 35) |
| Koki (古希) · 70 | 2062 (Reiwa 44) | 2063 (Reiwa 45) |
| Kiju (喜寿) · 77 | 2069 (Reiwa 51) | 2070 (Reiwa 52) |
| Sanju (傘寿) · 80 | 2072 (Reiwa 54) | 2073 (Reiwa 55) |
| Beiju (米寿) · 88 | 2080 (Reiwa 62) | 2081 (Reiwa 63) |
| Sotsuju (卒寿) · 90 | 2082 (Reiwa 64) | 2083 (Reiwa 65) |
| Hakuju (白寿) · 99 | 2091 (Reiwa 73) | 2092 (Reiwa 74) |
| Hyakuju (百寿) · 100 | 2092 (Reiwa 74) | 2093 (Reiwa 75) |
Also born in the Year of the Rooster
FAQ
How old is someone born in 1993 in 2026?
They are 32 before their birthday and 33 after it. Their kazoe age in 2026 is 34.
What is 1993 in the Japanese calendar?
1993 is Heisei 5 (平成5年).
What is the Japanese zodiac for 1993?
1993 is the Year of the Rooster, sign 癸酉 (みずのととり). If a fortune-teller uses Risshun as the new year, people born January 1 – early February 1993 take the previous sign.