Born in 2000 (Heisei 12)
Japanese eraHeisei 12
Age now25 before birthday / 26 after
Kazoe age (2026)27
Zodiac庚辰 (かのえたつ)
People born in 2000 turn 26 on their birthday in 2026. 2000 is the Year of the Dragon (庚辰 (かのえたつ)) in the Japanese zodiac.
School years for people born in 2000
Japanese school grades run from April 2 to April 1, so people born January 1 – April 1, 2000 are in the same grade as those born from April 1999.
| Stage | Born Apr 2 – Dec 31, 2000 | Born Jan 1 – Apr 1, 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary school starts | April 2007 (Heisei 19) | April 2006 (Heisei 18) |
| Junior high school starts | April 2013 (Heisei 25) | April 2012 (Heisei 24) |
| Junior high school graduation | March 2016 (Heisei 28) | March 2015 (Heisei 27) |
| High school starts | April 2016 (Heisei 28) | April 2015 (Heisei 27) |
| High school graduation | March 2019 (Heisei 31) | March 2018 (Heisei 30) |
| University starts | April 2019 (Heisei 31) | April 2018 (Heisei 30) |
| University (4-year) graduation | March 2023 (Reiwa 5) | March 2022 (Reiwa 4) |
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 | 2024 (Kazoe age 25) 2041 (Kazoe age 42) 2060 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
| Woman | 2018 (Kazoe age 19) 2032 (Kazoe age 33) 2036 (Kazoe age 37) 2060 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
Longevity celebrations
| Celebration | Year (kazoe age) | Year (actual age) |
|---|---|---|
| Kanreki (還暦) · 60 | 2060 (Reiwa 42) | 2060 (Reiwa 42) |
| Koki (古希) · 70 | 2069 (Reiwa 51) | 2070 (Reiwa 52) |
| Kiju (喜寿) · 77 | 2076 (Reiwa 58) | 2077 (Reiwa 59) |
| Sanju (傘寿) · 80 | 2079 (Reiwa 61) | 2080 (Reiwa 62) |
| Beiju (米寿) · 88 | 2087 (Reiwa 69) | 2088 (Reiwa 70) |
| Sotsuju (卒寿) · 90 | 2089 (Reiwa 71) | 2090 (Reiwa 72) |
| Hakuju (白寿) · 99 | 2098 (Reiwa 80) | 2099 (Reiwa 81) |
| Hyakuju (百寿) · 100 | 2099 (Reiwa 81) | 2100 (Reiwa 82) |
Also born in the Year of the Dragon
FAQ
How old is someone born in 2000 in 2026?
They are 25 before their birthday and 26 after it. Their kazoe age in 2026 is 27.
What is 2000 in the Japanese calendar?
2000 is Heisei 12 (平成12年).
What is the Japanese zodiac for 2000?
2000 is the Year of the Dragon, sign 庚辰 (かのえたつ). If a fortune-teller uses Risshun as the new year, people born January 1 – early February 2000 take the previous sign.