Born in 2018 (Heisei 30)
Japanese eraHeisei 30
Age now7 before birthday / 8 after
Kazoe age (2026)9
Zodiac戊戌 (つちのえいぬ)
People born in 2018 turn 8 on their birthday in 2026. 2018 is the Year of the Dog (戊戌 (つちのえいぬ)) in the Japanese zodiac.
School years for people born in 2018
Japanese school grades run from April 2 to April 1, so people born January 1 – April 1, 2018 are in the same grade as those born from April 2017.
| Stage | Born Apr 2 – Dec 31, 2018 | Born Jan 1 – Apr 1, 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary school starts | April 2025 (Reiwa 7) | April 2024 (Reiwa 6) |
| Junior high school starts | April 2031 (Reiwa 13) | April 2030 (Reiwa 12) |
| Junior high school graduation | March 2034 (Reiwa 16) | March 2033 (Reiwa 15) |
| High school starts | April 2034 (Reiwa 16) | April 2033 (Reiwa 15) |
| High school graduation | March 2037 (Reiwa 19) | March 2036 (Reiwa 18) |
| University starts | April 2037 (Reiwa 19) | April 2036 (Reiwa 18) |
| University (4-year) graduation | March 2041 (Reiwa 23) | March 2040 (Reiwa 22) |
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 | 2042 (Kazoe age 25) 2059 (Kazoe age 42) 2078 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
| Woman | 2036 (Kazoe age 19) 2050 (Kazoe age 33) 2054 (Kazoe age 37) 2078 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
Longevity celebrations
| Celebration | Year (kazoe age) | Year (actual age) |
|---|---|---|
| Kanreki (還暦) · 60 | 2078 (Reiwa 60) | 2078 (Reiwa 60) |
| Koki (古希) · 70 | 2087 (Reiwa 69) | 2088 (Reiwa 70) |
| Kiju (喜寿) · 77 | 2094 (Reiwa 76) | 2095 (Reiwa 77) |
| Sanju (傘寿) · 80 | 2097 (Reiwa 79) | 2098 (Reiwa 80) |
| Beiju (米寿) · 88 | 2105 (Reiwa 87) | 2106 (Reiwa 88) |
| Sotsuju (卒寿) · 90 | 2107 (Reiwa 89) | 2108 (Reiwa 90) |
| Hakuju (白寿) · 99 | 2116 (Reiwa 98) | 2117 (Reiwa 99) |
| Hyakuju (百寿) · 100 | 2117 (Reiwa 99) | 2118 (Reiwa 100) |
Also born in the Year of the Dog
FAQ
How old is someone born in 2018 in 2026?
They are 7 before their birthday and 8 after it. Their kazoe age in 2026 is 9.
What is 2018 in the Japanese calendar?
2018 is Heisei 30 (平成30年).
What is the Japanese zodiac for 2018?
2018 is the Year of the Dog, sign 戊戌 (つちのえいぬ). If a fortune-teller uses Risshun as the new year, people born January 1 – early February 2018 take the previous sign.