Born in 2023 (Reiwa 5)
Japanese eraReiwa 5
Age now2 before birthday / 3 after
Kazoe age (2026)4
Zodiac癸卯 (みずのとう)
People born in 2023 turn 3 on their birthday in 2026. 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit (癸卯 (みずのとう)) in the Japanese zodiac.
School years for people born in 2023
Japanese school grades run from April 2 to April 1, so people born January 1 – April 1, 2023 are in the same grade as those born from April 2022.
| Stage | Born Apr 2 – Dec 31, 2023 | Born Jan 1 – Apr 1, 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary school starts | April 2030 (Reiwa 12) | April 2029 (Reiwa 11) |
| Junior high school starts | April 2036 (Reiwa 18) | April 2035 (Reiwa 17) |
| Junior high school graduation | March 2039 (Reiwa 21) | March 2038 (Reiwa 20) |
| High school starts | April 2039 (Reiwa 21) | April 2038 (Reiwa 20) |
| High school graduation | March 2042 (Reiwa 24) | March 2041 (Reiwa 23) |
| University starts | April 2042 (Reiwa 24) | April 2041 (Reiwa 23) |
| University (4-year) graduation | March 2046 (Reiwa 28) | March 2045 (Reiwa 27) |
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 | 2047 (Kazoe age 25) 2064 (Kazoe age 42) 2083 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
| Woman | 2041 (Kazoe age 19) 2055 (Kazoe age 33) 2059 (Kazoe age 37) 2083 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
Longevity celebrations
| Celebration | Year (kazoe age) | Year (actual age) |
|---|---|---|
| Kanreki (還暦) · 60 | 2083 (Reiwa 65) | 2083 (Reiwa 65) |
| Koki (古希) · 70 | 2092 (Reiwa 74) | 2093 (Reiwa 75) |
| Kiju (喜寿) · 77 | 2099 (Reiwa 81) | 2100 (Reiwa 82) |
| Sanju (傘寿) · 80 | 2102 (Reiwa 84) | 2103 (Reiwa 85) |
| Beiju (米寿) · 88 | 2110 (Reiwa 92) | 2111 (Reiwa 93) |
| Sotsuju (卒寿) · 90 | 2112 (Reiwa 94) | 2113 (Reiwa 95) |
| Hakuju (白寿) · 99 | 2121 (Reiwa 103) | 2122 (Reiwa 104) |
| Hyakuju (百寿) · 100 | 2122 (Reiwa 104) | 2123 (Reiwa 105) |
Also born in the Year of the Rabbit
FAQ
How old is someone born in 2023 in 2026?
They are 2 before their birthday and 3 after it. Their kazoe age in 2026 is 4.
What is 2023 in the Japanese calendar?
2023 is Reiwa 5 (令和5年).
What is the Japanese zodiac for 2023?
2023 is the Year of the Rabbit, sign 癸卯 (みずのとう). If a fortune-teller uses Risshun as the new year, people born January 1 – early February 2023 take the previous sign.