Meiji 33 (明治33年) = 1900

明治33年 (Meiji 33) is 1900 in the Western calendar. Check the age and zodiac below.

Meiji 33 (明治33年) = 1900
Zodiac (junishi) Year of the Rat 子(ね)
Sexagenary cycle (kanshi) 庚子

Frequently asked questions

Is Meiji 33 the same as 1900?

Yes. Meiji 33 (明治33年 in Japanese) corresponds to 1900 in the Western calendar.

What is the Chinese zodiac animal for 1900?

1900 is the Year of the Rat (子(ね) in Japanese) in the 12-year zodiac cycle. In the older 60-year sexagenary cycle (kanshi) it is 庚子.

How old is someone born in Meiji 33 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 33 in Japanese?

Meiji 33 is written 明治33年 in Japanese. It is also commonly abbreviated M33 — for example on driver's licenses and other government forms.