Also known as: 未年, 羊年
The Goat is the eighth animal in the Chinese zodiac. Years of the Goat include: 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027.
A Year of the Goat always occurs after a Horse year and before a Monkey year.
The Chinese word (kanji) 羊 refers to both goats and Sheep, and is interpreted in Japan only as sheep.