Born in 1958 (Showa 33)
Japanese eraShowa 33
Age now67 before birthday / 68 after
Kazoe age (2026)69
Zodiac戊戌 (つちのえいぬ)
People born in 1958 turn 68 on their birthday in 2026. 1958 is the Year of the Dog (戊戌 (つちのえいぬ)) in the Japanese zodiac.
School years for people born in 1958
Japanese school grades run from April 2 to April 1, so people born January 1 – April 1, 1958 are in the same grade as those born from April 1957.
| Stage | Born Apr 2 – Dec 31, 1958 | Born Jan 1 – Apr 1, 1958 |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary school starts | April 1965 (Showa 40) | April 1964 (Showa 39) |
| Junior high school starts | April 1971 (Showa 46) | April 1970 (Showa 45) |
| Junior high school graduation | March 1974 (Showa 49) | March 1973 (Showa 48) |
| High school starts | April 1974 (Showa 49) | April 1973 (Showa 48) |
| High school graduation | March 1977 (Showa 52) | March 1976 (Showa 51) |
| University starts | April 1977 (Showa 52) | April 1976 (Showa 51) |
| University (4-year) graduation | March 1981 (Showa 56) | March 1980 (Showa 55) |
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 | 1982 (Kazoe age 25) 1999 (Kazoe age 42) 2018 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
| Woman | 1976 (Kazoe age 19) 1990 (Kazoe age 33) 1994 (Kazoe age 37) 2018 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
Longevity celebrations
| Celebration | Year (kazoe age) | Year (actual age) |
|---|---|---|
| Kanreki (還暦) · 60 | 2018 (Heisei 30) | 2018 (Heisei 30) |
| Koki (古希) · 70 | 2027 (Reiwa 9) | 2028 (Reiwa 10) |
| Kiju (喜寿) · 77 | 2034 (Reiwa 16) | 2035 (Reiwa 17) |
| Sanju (傘寿) · 80 | 2037 (Reiwa 19) | 2038 (Reiwa 20) |
| Beiju (米寿) · 88 | 2045 (Reiwa 27) | 2046 (Reiwa 28) |
| Sotsuju (卒寿) · 90 | 2047 (Reiwa 29) | 2048 (Reiwa 30) |
| Hakuju (白寿) · 99 | 2056 (Reiwa 38) | 2057 (Reiwa 39) |
| Hyakuju (百寿) · 100 | 2057 (Reiwa 39) | 2058 (Reiwa 40) |
Also born in the Year of the Dog
FAQ
How old is someone born in 1958 in 2026?
They are 67 before their birthday and 68 after it. Their kazoe age in 2026 is 69.
What is 1958 in the Japanese calendar?
1958 is Showa 33 (昭和33年).
What is the Japanese zodiac for 1958?
1958 is the Year of the Dog, sign 戊戌 (つちのえいぬ). If a fortune-teller uses Risshun as the new year, people born January 1 – early February 1958 take the previous sign.