Meiji 24 (明治24年) = 1891

明治24年 (Meiji 24) is 1891 in the Western calendar. Check the age and zodiac below.

Meiji 24 (明治24年) = 1891
Zodiac (junishi) Year of the Rabbit 卯(う)
Sexagenary cycle (kanshi) 辛卯

Frequently asked questions

Is Meiji 24 the same as 1891?

Yes. Meiji 24 (明治24年 in Japanese) corresponds to 1891 in the Western calendar.

What is the Chinese zodiac animal for 1891?

1891 is the Year of the Rabbit (卯(う) in Japanese) in the 12-year zodiac cycle. In the older 60-year sexagenary cycle (kanshi) it is 辛卯.

How old is someone born in Meiji 24 now?

It depends on whether they have had their birthday yet this year. The box near the top of this page calculates both possible ages automatically from today's date — the lower number is their age before their birthday, the higher number is their age after.

How do you write Meiji 24 in Japanese?

Meiji 24 is written 明治24年 in Japanese. It is also commonly abbreviated M24 — for example on driver's licenses and other government forms.