Born in 1957 (Showa 32)
Japanese eraShowa 32
Age now68 before birthday / 69 after
Kazoe age (2026)70
Zodiac丁酉 (ひのととり)
People born in 1957 turn 69 on their birthday in 2026. 1957 is the Year of the Rooster (丁酉 (ひのととり)) in the Japanese zodiac.
School years for people born in 1957
Japanese school grades run from April 2 to April 1, so people born January 1 – April 1, 1957 are in the same grade as those born from April 1956.
| Stage | Born Apr 2 – Dec 31, 1957 | Born Jan 1 – Apr 1, 1957 |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary school starts | April 1964 (Showa 39) | April 1963 (Showa 38) |
| Junior high school starts | April 1970 (Showa 45) | April 1969 (Showa 44) |
| Junior high school graduation | March 1973 (Showa 48) | March 1972 (Showa 47) |
| High school starts | April 1973 (Showa 48) | April 1972 (Showa 47) |
| High school graduation | March 1976 (Showa 51) | March 1975 (Showa 50) |
| University starts | April 1976 (Showa 51) | April 1975 (Showa 50) |
| University (4-year) graduation | March 1980 (Showa 55) | March 1979 (Showa 54) |
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 | 1981 (Kazoe age 25) 1998 (Kazoe age 42) 2017 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
| Woman | 1975 (Kazoe age 19) 1989 (Kazoe age 33) 1993 (Kazoe age 37) 2017 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
Longevity celebrations
| Celebration | Year (kazoe age) | Year (actual age) |
|---|---|---|
| Kanreki (還暦) · 60 | 2017 (Heisei 29) | 2017 (Heisei 29) |
| Koki (古希) · 70 | 2026 (Reiwa 8) | 2027 (Reiwa 9) |
| Kiju (喜寿) · 77 | 2033 (Reiwa 15) | 2034 (Reiwa 16) |
| Sanju (傘寿) · 80 | 2036 (Reiwa 18) | 2037 (Reiwa 19) |
| Beiju (米寿) · 88 | 2044 (Reiwa 26) | 2045 (Reiwa 27) |
| Sotsuju (卒寿) · 90 | 2046 (Reiwa 28) | 2047 (Reiwa 29) |
| Hakuju (白寿) · 99 | 2055 (Reiwa 37) | 2056 (Reiwa 38) |
| Hyakuju (百寿) · 100 | 2056 (Reiwa 38) | 2057 (Reiwa 39) |
Also born in the Year of the Rooster
FAQ
How old is someone born in 1957 in 2026?
They are 68 before their birthday and 69 after it. Their kazoe age in 2026 is 70.
What is 1957 in the Japanese calendar?
1957 is Showa 32 (昭和32年).
What is the Japanese zodiac for 1957?
1957 is the Year of the Rooster, sign 丁酉 (ひのととり). If a fortune-teller uses Risshun as the new year, people born January 1 – early February 1957 take the previous sign.