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English to Japanese Zodiac Signs

Wondering how to say your zodiac sign or others in Japanese? Read on because we have the translations for all the western zodian signs and Chinese zodiac animals covered.

On this page you'll find two lists of English to Japanese zodiac translations. First is the list of western astrological signs (like Aquarius, Leo, Virgo, etc.) and the calendar dates they are associated with. Second is the list of Chinese zodiac signs (like dog, rat, rabbit, etc.) and the specific years that each has and will fall on from 1924 through to 2030.

Either scroll down to see all the zodiac translations or use our quick links below to jump to the list of your choice.

Zodiac Signs from English to Japanese

Words in bold added during the last update. You can also view these zodiac signs from Japanese to English.


English to Japanese Western Zodiac Signs

Associated dates are shown in brackets next to each sign.

Aquarius ➔ Mizugameza (January 20 to February 18)

Pisces ➔ Uoza (February 19 to March 20)

Capricorn ➔ Yagiza (December 22-January 19)

Aries ➔ Ohitsujiza (March 21-April 19)

Taurus ➔ Oushiza (April 20-May 20)

Gemini ➔ Futagoza (May 21-June 20)

Scorpio ➔ Sasoriza (October 23-November 21)

Sagittarius ➔ Iteza (November 22-December 21)

Cancer ➔ Kaniza (June 21-July 22)

Leo ➔ Shishiza (July 23-August 22)

Virgo ➔ Otomeza (August 23-September 22)

Libra ➔ Tenbinza (September 23-October 22)


Chinese Zodiac Signs from English to Japanese

Associated years are shown in brackets next to each animal.

Year of the Boar ➔ Inoshishidoshi (1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019)

Year of the Dog ➔ Inudoshi (1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030)

Year of the Dragon ➔ Tatsudoshi (1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024)

Year of the Horse ➔ Umadoshi (1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026)

Year of the Monkey ➔ Sarudoshi (1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028)

Year of the Ox ➔ Ushidoshi (1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021)

Year of the Rabbit ➔ Usagidoshi (1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023)

Year of the Rat ➔ Nezumidoshi (1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020)

Year of the Rooster ➔ Toridoshi (1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, 2029)

Year of the Sheep ➔ Hitsujidoshi (1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027)

Year of the Snake ➔ Hebidoshi (1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025)

Year of the Tiger ➔ Toradoshi (1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022)


Other Related Words of Interest

Horoscope ➔ Horosukoopu

The 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac are known as the "Juunishi".


*List of English to Japanese zodiac signs last updated: January 28, 2025.



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The Fine Print

I don't speak Japanese myself, so there could be mistakes in the translations. Most of what is here is user-submitted, but I do try to check for accuracy and make corrections as I can. Thanks for your understanding.



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