What age is this origami Banana for?

About Age 7+. It is rated “Medium” (level 3 of 5), with 7 steps, and takes about 7 minutes.

What paper do I need?

1 sheet of yellow origami paper No scissors or glue are needed.

What is it called in Japanese?

In Japanese it is “バナナ”. The word origami (折り紙) itself means “folding paper”: ori = fold, kami = paper.

Can I print the instructions?

Yes. “Print the diagram” puts every step on one page (or a PDF), and the practice sheet has the crease lines printed on the paper. Free for home and classroom use.

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How to make an origami BananaバナナBanana

A yellow banana made by bending a long strip. Folding back at a slant makes the bend.

7 steps
about 7 min
1 sheet of yellow origami paper
Age 7+

How to fold

白い面を上にして、上と下のふちを、まん中に合わせて折る
Start with the white side up. Fold the top and bottom edges to the center.
上を下へ、半分に折る
Fold in half from top to bottom.
細長い帯になります。
もう一度、上を下へ半分に折る
Fold in half from top to bottom again.
もっと細い帯になります。
両はしの4つのかどを、うしろへ折る
Fold the four corners at both ends behind.
左の先は細く、右の先は少し太くします。
右半分を、左へ折る
Fold the right half over to the left.
折ったところを、少しななめに、右へ折りもどす
Fold it back to the right at a slight slant.
線をななめにすると、バナナがまがります。
向きをかえる
Turn the banana so it smiles.
できあがり！両はしを茶色にぬって、まん中に1本すじをかいたら、バナナのできあがり！
Finished! Color both ends brown and draw a line along the middle, and your banana is finished!

How to play

さるやゴリラの作品に、バナナを持たせてあげよう。

Give the banana to a paper monkey or gorilla!

Fun fact

バナナは、木のように見える大きな草になります。1つのふさに、たくさんのバナナがつきます。

Bananas grow on a giant plant that looks like a tree but is really a huge herb. Many bananas grow together in a bunch.

Origami English in this model

fold in half半分に折る
corner角
edge辺（ふち）
white side白い面（裏）
bananaバナナ
bendまげる
peel（皮を）むく・皮
bunchふさ

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Banana for?: About Age 7+. It is rated “Medium” (level 3 of 5), with 7 steps, and takes about 7 minutes.
What paper do I need?: 1 sheet of yellow origami paper No scissors or glue are needed.
What is it called in Japanese?: In Japanese it is “バナナ”. The word origami (折り紙) itself means “folding paper”: ori = fold, kami = paper.
Can I print the instructions?: Yes. “Print the diagram” puts every step on one page (or a PDF), and the practice sheet has the crease lines printed on the paper. Free for home and classroom use.