Born in 2010 (Heisei 22)
Japanese eraHeisei 22
Age now15 before birthday / 16 after
Kazoe age (2026)17
Zodiac庚寅 (かのえとら)
People born in 2010 turn 16 on their birthday in 2026. 2010 is the Year of the Tiger (庚寅 (かのえとら)) in the Japanese zodiac.
School years for people born in 2010
Japanese school grades run from April 2 to April 1, so people born January 1 – April 1, 2010 are in the same grade as those born from April 2009.
| Stage | Born Apr 2 – Dec 31, 2010 | Born Jan 1 – Apr 1, 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary school starts | April 2017 (Heisei 29) | April 2016 (Heisei 28) |
| Junior high school starts | April 2023 (Reiwa 5) | April 2022 (Reiwa 4) |
| Junior high school graduation | March 2026 (Reiwa 8) | March 2025 (Reiwa 7) |
| High school starts | April 2026 (Reiwa 8) | April 2025 (Reiwa 7) |
| High school graduation | March 2029 (Reiwa 11) | March 2028 (Reiwa 10) |
| University starts | April 2029 (Reiwa 11) | April 2028 (Reiwa 10) |
| University (4-year) graduation | March 2033 (Reiwa 15) | March 2032 (Reiwa 14) |
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 | 2034 (Kazoe age 25) 2051 (Kazoe age 42) 2070 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
| Woman | 2028 (Kazoe age 19) 2042 (Kazoe age 33) 2046 (Kazoe age 37) 2070 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
Longevity celebrations
| Celebration | Year (kazoe age) | Year (actual age) |
|---|---|---|
| Kanreki (還暦) · 60 | 2070 (Reiwa 52) | 2070 (Reiwa 52) |
| Koki (古希) · 70 | 2079 (Reiwa 61) | 2080 (Reiwa 62) |
| Kiju (喜寿) · 77 | 2086 (Reiwa 68) | 2087 (Reiwa 69) |
| Sanju (傘寿) · 80 | 2089 (Reiwa 71) | 2090 (Reiwa 72) |
| Beiju (米寿) · 88 | 2097 (Reiwa 79) | 2098 (Reiwa 80) |
| Sotsuju (卒寿) · 90 | 2099 (Reiwa 81) | 2100 (Reiwa 82) |
| Hakuju (白寿) · 99 | 2108 (Reiwa 90) | 2109 (Reiwa 91) |
| Hyakuju (百寿) · 100 | 2109 (Reiwa 91) | 2110 (Reiwa 92) |
Also born in the Year of the Tiger
FAQ
How old is someone born in 2010 in 2026?
They are 15 before their birthday and 16 after it. Their kazoe age in 2026 is 17.
What is 2010 in the Japanese calendar?
2010 is Heisei 22 (平成22年).
What is the Japanese zodiac for 2010?
2010 is the Year of the Tiger, sign 庚寅 (かのえとら). If a fortune-teller uses Risshun as the new year, people born January 1 – early February 2010 take the previous sign.