What age is this origami Capybara for?

About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 5 steps, and takes about 4 minutes.

What paper do I need?

One sheet of square origami paper (15 cm / 6 in). No scissors or glue are needed.

What is it called in Japanese?

In Japanese it is “カピバラ”. 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.

★First Fold AnimalsOriginal

How to make an origami CapybaraカピバラCapybara

A capybara face with a big nose and small ears. Only five steps!

5 steps
about 4 min
1 sheet of origami paper
Age 3+

How to fold

下のかどを上へ折って、三角にする
Fold the bottom corner up to make a triangle.
左右のかどを、ななめ上へ折って耳をつくる
Fold the side corners up at an angle to make the ears.
うらがえす
Turn it over.
上のかどを、うしろへ折る
Fold the top corner behind.
耳の先を、うしろへ折って丸くする
Fold the tips of the ears behind to round them.
できあがり！小さな目と、大きなはなをかいたら、カピバラのできあがり。
Finished! Draw the small eyes and the big nose. Your capybara is ready!

Fun fact

カピバラは、ねずみのなかまでいちばん大きな動物で、泳ぐのがとくいです。

The capybara is the largest rodent in the world, and it is a good swimmer.

Origami English in this model

corner角
triangle三角形
capybaraカピバラ
swim泳ぐ
big nose大きなはな

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Capybara for?: About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 5 steps, and takes about 4 minutes.
What paper do I need?: One sheet of square origami paper (15 cm / 6 in). No scissors or glue are needed.
What is it called in Japanese?: In Japanese it is “カピバラ”. 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.