Born in 1998 (Heisei 10)
Japanese eraHeisei 10
Age now27 before birthday / 28 after
Kazoe age (2026)29
Zodiac戊寅 (つちのえとら)
People born in 1998 turn 28 on their birthday in 2026. 1998 is the Year of the Tiger (戊寅 (つちのえとら)) in the Japanese zodiac.
School years for people born in 1998
Japanese school grades run from April 2 to April 1, so people born January 1 – April 1, 1998 are in the same grade as those born from April 1997.
| Stage | Born Apr 2 – Dec 31, 1998 | Born Jan 1 – Apr 1, 1998 |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary school starts | April 2005 (Heisei 17) | April 2004 (Heisei 16) |
| Junior high school starts | April 2011 (Heisei 23) | April 2010 (Heisei 22) |
| Junior high school graduation | March 2014 (Heisei 26) | March 2013 (Heisei 25) |
| High school starts | April 2014 (Heisei 26) | April 2013 (Heisei 25) |
| High school graduation | March 2017 (Heisei 29) | March 2016 (Heisei 28) |
| University starts | April 2017 (Heisei 29) | April 2016 (Heisei 28) |
| University (4-year) graduation | March 2021 (Reiwa 3) | March 2020 (Reiwa 2) |
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 | 2022 (Kazoe age 25) 2039 (Kazoe age 42) 2058 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
| Woman | 2016 (Kazoe age 19) 2030 (Kazoe age 33) 2034 (Kazoe age 37) 2058 (Kazoe age 61) | — |
Longevity celebrations
| Celebration | Year (kazoe age) | Year (actual age) |
|---|---|---|
| Kanreki (還暦) · 60 | 2058 (Reiwa 40) | 2058 (Reiwa 40) |
| Koki (古希) · 70 | 2067 (Reiwa 49) | 2068 (Reiwa 50) |
| Kiju (喜寿) · 77 | 2074 (Reiwa 56) | 2075 (Reiwa 57) |
| Sanju (傘寿) · 80 | 2077 (Reiwa 59) | 2078 (Reiwa 60) |
| Beiju (米寿) · 88 | 2085 (Reiwa 67) | 2086 (Reiwa 68) |
| Sotsuju (卒寿) · 90 | 2087 (Reiwa 69) | 2088 (Reiwa 70) |
| Hakuju (白寿) · 99 | 2096 (Reiwa 78) | 2097 (Reiwa 79) |
| Hyakuju (百寿) · 100 | 2097 (Reiwa 79) | 2098 (Reiwa 80) |
Also born in the Year of the Tiger
FAQ
How old is someone born in 1998 in 2026?
They are 27 before their birthday and 28 after it. Their kazoe age in 2026 is 29.
What is 1998 in the Japanese calendar?
1998 is Heisei 10 (平成10年).
What is the Japanese zodiac for 1998?
1998 is the Year of the Tiger, sign 戊寅 (つちのえとら). If a fortune-teller uses Risshun as the new year, people born January 1 – early February 1998 take the previous sign.