Born in 2015 (Heisei 27)
Japanese eraHeisei 27
Age now10 before birthday / 11 after
Kazoe age (2026)12
Zodiac乙未 (きのとひつじ)
People born in 2015 turn 11 on their birthday in 2026. 2015 is the Year of the Sheep (乙未 (きのとひつじ)) in the Japanese zodiac.
School years for people born in 2015
Japanese school grades run from April 2 to April 1, so people born January 1 – April 1, 2015 are in the same grade as those born from April 2014.
| Stage | Born Apr 2 – Dec 31, 2015 | Born Jan 1 – Apr 1, 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary school starts | April 2022 (Reiwa 4) | April 2021 (Reiwa 3) |
| Junior high school starts | April 2028 (Reiwa 10) | April 2027 (Reiwa 9) |
| Junior high school graduation | March 2031 (Reiwa 13) | March 2030 (Reiwa 12) |
| High school starts | April 2031 (Reiwa 13) | April 2030 (Reiwa 12) |
| High school graduation | March 2034 (Reiwa 16) | March 2033 (Reiwa 15) |
| University starts | April 2034 (Reiwa 16) | April 2033 (Reiwa 15) |
| University (4-year) graduation | March 2038 (Reiwa 20) | March 2037 (Reiwa 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 | 2039 (Kazoe age 25) 2056 (Kazoe age 42) 2075 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
| Woman | 2033 (Kazoe age 19) 2047 (Kazoe age 33) 2051 (Kazoe age 37) 2075 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
Longevity celebrations
| Celebration | Year (kazoe age) | Year (actual age) |
|---|---|---|
| Kanreki (還暦) · 60 | 2075 (Reiwa 57) | 2075 (Reiwa 57) |
| Koki (古希) · 70 | 2084 (Reiwa 66) | 2085 (Reiwa 67) |
| Kiju (喜寿) · 77 | 2091 (Reiwa 73) | 2092 (Reiwa 74) |
| Sanju (傘寿) · 80 | 2094 (Reiwa 76) | 2095 (Reiwa 77) |
| Beiju (米寿) · 88 | 2102 (Reiwa 84) | 2103 (Reiwa 85) |
| Sotsuju (卒寿) · 90 | 2104 (Reiwa 86) | 2105 (Reiwa 87) |
| Hakuju (白寿) · 99 | 2113 (Reiwa 95) | 2114 (Reiwa 96) |
| Hyakuju (百寿) · 100 | 2114 (Reiwa 96) | 2115 (Reiwa 97) |
Also born in the Year of the Sheep
FAQ
How old is someone born in 2015 in 2026?
They are 10 before their birthday and 11 after it. Their kazoe age in 2026 is 12.
What is 2015 in the Japanese calendar?
2015 is Heisei 27 (平成27年).
What is the Japanese zodiac for 2015?
2015 is the Year of the Sheep, sign 乙未 (きのとひつじ). If a fortune-teller uses Risshun as the new year, people born January 1 – early February 2015 take the previous sign.