Meiji 29 (明治29年) = 1896

明治29年 (Meiji 29) is 1896 in the Western calendar. Check the age and zodiac below.

Meiji 29 (明治29年) = 1896
Zodiac (junishi) Year of the Monkey 申(さる)
Sexagenary cycle (kanshi) 丙申

Frequently asked questions

Is Meiji 29 the same as 1896?

Yes. Meiji 29 (明治29年 in Japanese) corresponds to 1896 in the Western calendar.

What is the Chinese zodiac animal for 1896?

1896 is the Year of the Monkey (申(さる) in Japanese) in the 12-year zodiac cycle. In the older 60-year sexagenary cycle (kanshi) it is 丙申.

How old is someone born in Meiji 29 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 29 in Japanese?

Meiji 29 is written 明治29年 in Japanese. It is also commonly abbreviated M29 — for example on driver's licenses and other government forms.