Showa 42 (昭和42年) = 1967

昭和42年 (Showa 42) is 1967 in the Western calendar. Check the age and zodiac below.

Showa 42 (昭和42年) = 1967
Zodiac (junishi) Year of the Goat 未(ひつじ)
Sexagenary cycle (kanshi) 丁未

Frequently asked questions

Is Showa 42 the same as 1967?

Yes. Showa 42 (昭和42年 in Japanese) corresponds to 1967 in the Western calendar.

What is the Chinese zodiac animal for 1967?

1967 is the Year of the Goat (未(ひつじ) in Japanese) in the 12-year zodiac cycle. In the older 60-year sexagenary cycle (kanshi) it is 丁未.

How old is someone born in Showa 42 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 42 in Japanese?

Showa 42 is written 昭和42年 in Japanese. It is also commonly abbreviated S42 — for example on driver's licenses and other government forms.