Born in 2021 (Reiwa 3)
Japanese eraReiwa 3
Age now4 before birthday / 5 after
Kazoe age (2026)6
Zodiac辛丑 (かのとうし)
People born in 2021 turn 5 on their birthday in 2026. 2021 is the Year of the Ox (辛丑 (かのとうし)) in the Japanese zodiac.
School years for people born in 2021
Japanese school grades run from April 2 to April 1, so people born January 1 – April 1, 2021 are in the same grade as those born from April 2020.
| Stage | Born Apr 2 – Dec 31, 2021 | Born Jan 1 – Apr 1, 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary school starts | April 2028 (Reiwa 10) | April 2027 (Reiwa 9) |
| Junior high school starts | April 2034 (Reiwa 16) | April 2033 (Reiwa 15) |
| Junior high school graduation | March 2037 (Reiwa 19) | March 2036 (Reiwa 18) |
| High school starts | April 2037 (Reiwa 19) | April 2036 (Reiwa 18) |
| High school graduation | March 2040 (Reiwa 22) | March 2039 (Reiwa 21) |
| University starts | April 2040 (Reiwa 22) | April 2039 (Reiwa 21) |
| University (4-year) graduation | March 2044 (Reiwa 26) | March 2043 (Reiwa 25) |
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 | 2045 (Kazoe age 25) 2062 (Kazoe age 42) 2081 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
| Woman | 2039 (Kazoe age 19) 2053 (Kazoe age 33) 2057 (Kazoe age 37) 2081 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
Longevity celebrations
| Celebration | Year (kazoe age) | Year (actual age) |
|---|---|---|
| Kanreki (還暦) · 60 | 2081 (Reiwa 63) | 2081 (Reiwa 63) |
| Koki (古希) · 70 | 2090 (Reiwa 72) | 2091 (Reiwa 73) |
| Kiju (喜寿) · 77 | 2097 (Reiwa 79) | 2098 (Reiwa 80) |
| Sanju (傘寿) · 80 | 2100 (Reiwa 82) | 2101 (Reiwa 83) |
| Beiju (米寿) · 88 | 2108 (Reiwa 90) | 2109 (Reiwa 91) |
| Sotsuju (卒寿) · 90 | 2110 (Reiwa 92) | 2111 (Reiwa 93) |
| Hakuju (白寿) · 99 | 2119 (Reiwa 101) | 2120 (Reiwa 102) |
| Hyakuju (百寿) · 100 | 2120 (Reiwa 102) | 2121 (Reiwa 103) |
Also born in the Year of the Ox
FAQ
How old is someone born in 2021 in 2026?
They are 4 before their birthday and 5 after it. Their kazoe age in 2026 is 6.
What is 2021 in the Japanese calendar?
2021 is Reiwa 3 (令和3年).
What is the Japanese zodiac for 2021?
2021 is the Year of the Ox, sign 辛丑 (かのとうし). If a fortune-teller uses Risshun as the new year, people born January 1 – early February 2021 take the previous sign.