Born in 1982 (Showa 57)
Japanese eraShowa 57
Age now43 before birthday / 44 after
Kazoe age (2026)45
Zodiac壬戌 (みずのえいぬ)
People born in 1982 turn 44 on their birthday in 2026. 1982 is the Year of the Dog (壬戌 (みずのえいぬ)) in the Japanese zodiac.
School years for people born in 1982
Japanese school grades run from April 2 to April 1, so people born January 1 – April 1, 1982 are in the same grade as those born from April 1981.
| Stage | Born Apr 2 – Dec 31, 1982 | Born Jan 1 – Apr 1, 1982 |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary school starts | April 1989 (Heisei 1) | April 1988 (Showa 63) |
| Junior high school starts | April 1995 (Heisei 7) | April 1994 (Heisei 6) |
| Junior high school graduation | March 1998 (Heisei 10) | March 1997 (Heisei 9) |
| High school starts | April 1998 (Heisei 10) | April 1997 (Heisei 9) |
| High school graduation | March 2001 (Heisei 13) | March 2000 (Heisei 12) |
| University starts | April 2001 (Heisei 13) | April 2000 (Heisei 12) |
| University (4-year) graduation | March 2005 (Heisei 17) | March 2004 (Heisei 16) |
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 | 2006 (Kazoe age 25) 2023 (Kazoe age 42) 2042 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
| Woman | 2000 (Kazoe age 19) 2014 (Kazoe age 33) 2018 (Kazoe age 37) 2042 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
Longevity celebrations
| Celebration | Year (kazoe age) | Year (actual age) |
|---|---|---|
| Kanreki (還暦) · 60 | 2042 (Reiwa 24) | 2042 (Reiwa 24) |
| Koki (古希) · 70 | 2051 (Reiwa 33) | 2052 (Reiwa 34) |
| Kiju (喜寿) · 77 | 2058 (Reiwa 40) | 2059 (Reiwa 41) |
| Sanju (傘寿) · 80 | 2061 (Reiwa 43) | 2062 (Reiwa 44) |
| Beiju (米寿) · 88 | 2069 (Reiwa 51) | 2070 (Reiwa 52) |
| Sotsuju (卒寿) · 90 | 2071 (Reiwa 53) | 2072 (Reiwa 54) |
| Hakuju (白寿) · 99 | 2080 (Reiwa 62) | 2081 (Reiwa 63) |
| Hyakuju (百寿) · 100 | 2081 (Reiwa 63) | 2082 (Reiwa 64) |
Also born in the Year of the Dog
FAQ
How old is someone born in 1982 in 2026?
They are 43 before their birthday and 44 after it. Their kazoe age in 2026 is 45.
What is 1982 in the Japanese calendar?
1982 is Showa 57 (昭和57年).
What is the Japanese zodiac for 1982?
1982 is the Year of the Dog, sign 壬戌 (みずのえいぬ). If a fortune-teller uses Risshun as the new year, people born January 1 – early February 1982 take the previous sign.