Born in 2005 (Heisei 17)
Japanese eraHeisei 17
Age now20 before birthday / 21 after
Kazoe age (2026)22
Zodiac乙酉 (きのととり)
People born in 2005 turn 21 on their birthday in 2026. 2005 is the Year of the Rooster (乙酉 (きのととり)) in the Japanese zodiac.
School years for people born in 2005
Japanese school grades run from April 2 to April 1, so people born January 1 – April 1, 2005 are in the same grade as those born from April 2004.
| Stage | Born Apr 2 – Dec 31, 2005 | Born Jan 1 – Apr 1, 2005 |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary school starts | April 2012 (Heisei 24) | April 2011 (Heisei 23) |
| Junior high school starts | April 2018 (Heisei 30) | April 2017 (Heisei 29) |
| Junior high school graduation | March 2021 (Reiwa 3) | March 2020 (Reiwa 2) |
| High school starts | April 2021 (Reiwa 3) | April 2020 (Reiwa 2) |
| High school graduation | March 2024 (Reiwa 6) | March 2023 (Reiwa 5) |
| University starts | April 2024 (Reiwa 6) | April 2023 (Reiwa 5) |
| University (4-year) graduation | March 2028 (Reiwa 10) | March 2027 (Reiwa 9) |
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 | 2029 (Kazoe age 25) 2046 (Kazoe age 42) 2065 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
| Woman | 2023 (Kazoe age 19) 2037 (Kazoe age 33) 2041 (Kazoe age 37) 2065 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
Longevity celebrations
| Celebration | Year (kazoe age) | Year (actual age) |
|---|---|---|
| Kanreki (還暦) · 60 | 2065 (Reiwa 47) | 2065 (Reiwa 47) |
| Koki (古希) · 70 | 2074 (Reiwa 56) | 2075 (Reiwa 57) |
| Kiju (喜寿) · 77 | 2081 (Reiwa 63) | 2082 (Reiwa 64) |
| Sanju (傘寿) · 80 | 2084 (Reiwa 66) | 2085 (Reiwa 67) |
| Beiju (米寿) · 88 | 2092 (Reiwa 74) | 2093 (Reiwa 75) |
| Sotsuju (卒寿) · 90 | 2094 (Reiwa 76) | 2095 (Reiwa 77) |
| Hakuju (白寿) · 99 | 2103 (Reiwa 85) | 2104 (Reiwa 86) |
| Hyakuju (百寿) · 100 | 2104 (Reiwa 86) | 2105 (Reiwa 87) |
Also born in the Year of the Rooster
FAQ
How old is someone born in 2005 in 2026?
They are 20 before their birthday and 21 after it. Their kazoe age in 2026 is 22.
What is 2005 in the Japanese calendar?
2005 is Heisei 17 (平成17年).
What is the Japanese zodiac for 2005?
2005 is the Year of the Rooster, sign 乙酉 (きのととり). If a fortune-teller uses Risshun as the new year, people born January 1 – early February 2005 take the previous sign.