Zodiac Signs in Japanese
If you've been wondering how to say the zodiac signs like Taurus, Aries, or Libra in Japanese, then this is the page for you! We've got all the zodiac names covered and then some additional information about each.
Below you'll find two lists of translations. The first is a list of Japanese to English translations of the western astrological signs (like Sagittarius, Pisces, Gemini, etc.) and their associated calendar dates. The second list contains all the translations for the Chinese zodiac signs (like Snake, Sheep, Boar, etc.), plus the associated years that each sign falls on from 1924 to 2030.
Scroll down to see the full set of translations or use the quick links below to jump to whichever list you prefer.
Japanese Zodiac Signs
Words in bold added during the last update. You can also view these zodiac signs from English to Japanese.
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Names of the Western Zodiac Signs in Japanese
Names of the Chinese Zodiac Signs in Japanese
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Names of the Western Zodiac Signs in Japanese
Associated dates are shown in brackets next to each sign.
Futagoza ➔ Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Iteza ➔ Sagittarius (November 22-December 21)
Kaniza ➔ Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Mizugameza ➔ Aquarius (January 20 to February 18)
Ohitsujiza ➔ Aries (March 21-April 19)
Otomeza ➔ Virgo (August 23-September 22)
Oushiza ➔ Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Sasoriza ➔ Scorpio (October 23-November 21)
Shishiza ➔ Leo (July 23-August 22)
Tenbinza ➔ Libra (September 23-October 22)
Uoza ➔ Pisces (February 19 to March 20)
Yagiza ➔ Capricorn (December 22-January 19)
Names of the Chinese Zodiac Signs in Japanese
Associated years are shown in brackets next to each animal.
Hebidoshi ➔ Year of the Snake (1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025)
Hitsujidoshi ➔ Year of the Sheep (1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027)
Inoshishidoshi ➔ Year of the Boar (1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019)
Inudoshi ➔ Year of the Dog (1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030)
Nezumidoshi ➔ Year of the Rat (1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020)
Sarudoshi ➔ Year of the Monkey (1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028)
Tatsudoshi ➔ Year of the Dragon (1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024)
Toradoshi ➔ Year of the Tiger (1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022)
Toridoshi ➔ Year of the Rooster (1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, 2029)
Umadoshi ➔ Year of the Horse (1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026)
Usagidoshi ➔ Year of the Rabbit (1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023)
Ushidoshi ➔ Year of the Ox (1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021)
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Horosukoopu ➔ Horoscope
Juunishi ➔ The 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac are known as the Juunishi.
*List of Japanese zodiac signs last updated: January 28, 2025.
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