Born in 1937 (Showa 12)
Japanese eraShowa 12
Age now88 before birthday / 89 after
Kazoe age (2026)90
Zodiac丁丑 (ひのとうし)
People born in 1937 turn 89 on their birthday in 2026. 1937 is the Year of the Ox (丁丑 (ひのとうし)) in the Japanese zodiac.
School years for people born in 1937
Japanese school grades run from April 2 to April 1, so people born January 1 – April 1, 1937 are in the same grade as those born from April 1936.
| Stage | Born Apr 2 – Dec 31, 1937 | Born Jan 1 – Apr 1, 1937 |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary school starts | April 1944 (Showa 19) | April 1943 (Showa 18) |
| Junior high school starts | April 1950 (Showa 25) | April 1949 (Showa 24) |
| Junior high school graduation | March 1953 (Showa 28) | March 1952 (Showa 27) |
| High school starts | April 1953 (Showa 28) | April 1952 (Showa 27) |
| High school graduation | March 1956 (Showa 31) | March 1955 (Showa 30) |
| University starts | April 1956 (Showa 31) | April 1955 (Showa 30) |
| University (4-year) graduation | March 1960 (Showa 35) | March 1959 (Showa 34) |
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 | 1961 (Kazoe age 25) 1978 (Kazoe age 42) 1997 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
| Woman | 1955 (Kazoe age 19) 1969 (Kazoe age 33) 1973 (Kazoe age 37) 1997 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
Longevity celebrations
| Celebration | Year (kazoe age) | Year (actual age) |
|---|---|---|
| Kanreki (還暦) · 60 | 1997 (Heisei 9) | 1997 (Heisei 9) |
| Koki (古希) · 70 | 2006 (Heisei 18) | 2007 (Heisei 19) |
| Kiju (喜寿) · 77 | 2013 (Heisei 25) | 2014 (Heisei 26) |
| Sanju (傘寿) · 80 | 2016 (Heisei 28) | 2017 (Heisei 29) |
| Beiju (米寿) · 88 | 2024 (Reiwa 6) | 2025 (Reiwa 7) |
| Sotsuju (卒寿) · 90 | 2026 (Reiwa 8) | 2027 (Reiwa 9) |
| Hakuju (白寿) · 99 | 2035 (Reiwa 17) | 2036 (Reiwa 18) |
| Hyakuju (百寿) · 100 | 2036 (Reiwa 18) | 2037 (Reiwa 19) |
Also born in the Year of the Ox
FAQ
How old is someone born in 1937 in 2026?
They are 88 before their birthday and 89 after it. Their kazoe age in 2026 is 90.
What is 1937 in the Japanese calendar?
1937 is Showa 12 (昭和12年).
What is the Japanese zodiac for 1937?
1937 is the Year of the Ox, sign 丁丑 (ひのとうし). If a fortune-teller uses Risshun as the new year, people born January 1 – early February 1937 take the previous sign.