Showa 60 (昭和60年) = 1985

昭和60年 (Showa 60) is 1985 in the Western calendar. Check the age and zodiac below.

Showa 60 (昭和60年) = 1985
Zodiac (junishi) Year of the Ox 丑(うし)
Sexagenary cycle (kanshi) 乙丑

Frequently asked questions

Is Showa 60 the same as 1985?

Yes. Showa 60 (昭和60年 in Japanese) corresponds to 1985 in the Western calendar.

What is the Chinese zodiac animal for 1985?

1985 is the Year of the Ox (丑(うし) in Japanese) in the 12-year zodiac cycle. In the older 60-year sexagenary cycle (kanshi) it is 乙丑.

How old is someone born in Showa 60 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 60 in Japanese?

Showa 60 is written 昭和60年 in Japanese. It is also commonly abbreviated S60 — for example on driver's licenses and other government forms.