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Yakudoshi (Unlucky Years) Table 2026
Japan's unlucky years (yakudoshi) for 2026 by birth year.
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You in 2026
Unlucky year
Age (kazoe) 42
Unlucky years table for 2026
Men
| Age (kazoe) | Before | Main | After |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 |
| 42 (big) | 1986 | 1985 | 1984 |
| 61 | 1967 | 1966 | 1965 |
Women
| Age (kazoe) | Before | Main | After |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 |
| 33 (big) | 1995 | 1994 | 1993 |
| 37 | 1991 | 1990 | 1989 |
| 61 | 1967 | 1966 | 1965 |
The common kazoe-age table; some shrines count differently.
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QWho has the big unlucky year in 2026?
AMen born 1985 and women born 1994.
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