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Reiwa 3 in the Western calendar
令和三年
=
2021
Year 3 of the Reiwa era is 2021 in the Western calendar.
Western year
2021
Kanji form
令和三年
as stamped on coins
Abbreviation
R3
on licenses & forms
Zodiac
辛丑 Metal Ox
Era position
Year 3 — ongoing
Reiwa era (May 1, 2019 – present)
Age today
How to read it
On coins and formal documents the year is written 令和三年 — 三 is three, so it reads 3.
Quick conversion rule: Reiwa year + 2018 = Western year (Reiwa 3 + 2018 = 2021).
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Common questions about Reiwa 3
What year is Reiwa 3 in the Western calendar?
Reiwa 3 (令和3年) is 2021. On Japanese forms it is often shortened to R3, and in kanji it is written 令和三年.
How do I convert a Reiwa year to a Western year?
Add 2018. Reiwa 3 + 2018 = 2021, and the same rule works for every year in the Reiwa era (May 1, 2019 – present).
How is Reiwa 3 written on documents and coins?
It appears as 令和三年 — the number is written with the kanji numeral 三. A full date follows the same order, with the month and day after the year: 令和三年◯月◯日.
What is the zodiac sign for Reiwa 3?
2021 is the year of the Metal Ox (辛丑) in the Japanese sexagenary cycle.
Is the Reiwa era still used today?
Yes — the Reiwa era began on May 1, 2019 and is still in use, so Reiwa 3 is year 3 of the current era.