Born in 1936 (Showa 11)
Japanese eraShowa 11
Age now89 before birthday / 90 after
Kazoe age (2026)91
Zodiac丙子 (ひのえね)
People born in 1936 turn 90 on their birthday in 2026. 1936 is the Year of the Rat (丙子 (ひのえね)) in the Japanese zodiac.
School years for people born in 1936
Japanese school grades run from April 2 to April 1, so people born January 1 – April 1, 1936 are in the same grade as those born from April 1935.
| Stage | Born Apr 2 – Dec 31, 1936 | Born Jan 1 – Apr 1, 1936 |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary school starts | April 1943 (Showa 18) | April 1942 (Showa 17) |
| Junior high school starts | April 1949 (Showa 24) | April 1948 (Showa 23) |
| Junior high school graduation | March 1952 (Showa 27) | March 1951 (Showa 26) |
| High school starts | April 1952 (Showa 27) | April 1951 (Showa 26) |
| High school graduation | March 1955 (Showa 30) | March 1954 (Showa 29) |
| University starts | April 1955 (Showa 30) | April 1954 (Showa 29) |
| University (4-year) graduation | March 1959 (Showa 34) | March 1958 (Showa 33) |
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 | 1960 (Kazoe age 25) 1977 (Kazoe age 42) 1996 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
| Woman | 1954 (Kazoe age 19) 1968 (Kazoe age 33) 1972 (Kazoe age 37) 1996 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
Longevity celebrations
| Celebration | Year (kazoe age) | Year (actual age) |
|---|---|---|
| Kanreki (還暦) · 60 | 1996 (Heisei 8) | 1996 (Heisei 8) |
| Koki (古希) · 70 | 2005 (Heisei 17) | 2006 (Heisei 18) |
| Kiju (喜寿) · 77 | 2012 (Heisei 24) | 2013 (Heisei 25) |
| Sanju (傘寿) · 80 | 2015 (Heisei 27) | 2016 (Heisei 28) |
| Beiju (米寿) · 88 | 2023 (Reiwa 5) | 2024 (Reiwa 6) |
| Sotsuju (卒寿) · 90 | 2025 (Reiwa 7) | 2026 (Reiwa 8) |
| Hakuju (白寿) · 99 | 2034 (Reiwa 16) | 2035 (Reiwa 17) |
| Hyakuju (百寿) · 100 | 2035 (Reiwa 17) | 2036 (Reiwa 18) |
Also born in the Year of the Rat
FAQ
How old is someone born in 1936 in 2026?
They are 89 before their birthday and 90 after it. Their kazoe age in 2026 is 91.
What is 1936 in the Japanese calendar?
1936 is Showa 11 (昭和11年).
What is the Japanese zodiac for 1936?
1936 is the Year of the Rat, sign 丙子 (ひのえね). If a fortune-teller uses Risshun as the new year, people born January 1 – early February 1936 take the previous sign.