Showa 16 (昭和16年) = 1941

昭和16年 (Showa 16) is 1941 in the Western calendar. Check the age and zodiac below.

Showa 16 (昭和16年) = 1941
Zodiac (junishi) Year of the Snake 巳(み)
Sexagenary cycle (kanshi) 辛巳

Frequently asked questions

Is Showa 16 the same as 1941?

Yes. Showa 16 (昭和16年 in Japanese) corresponds to 1941 in the Western calendar.

What is the Chinese zodiac animal for 1941?

1941 is the Year of the Snake (巳(み) in Japanese) in the 12-year zodiac cycle. In the older 60-year sexagenary cycle (kanshi) it is 辛巳.

How old is someone born in Showa 16 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 Showa 16 in Japanese?

Showa 16 is written 昭和16年 in Japanese. It is also commonly abbreviated S16 — for example on driver's licenses and other government forms.