What age is this origami Car for?

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

An easy car made from a triangle in just a few folds. Draw windows and wheels to make your own car.

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

How to fold

下の角を上の角に合わせて、三角に折る
Fold the bottom corner up to the top corner to make a triangle.
上の角を、うしろへ折る（やねになる）
Fold the top corner behind to make the roof.
三角の高さの半分より少し上で折ります。
左右の角を、うしろへ折る
Fold the left and right corners behind.
できあがり！まどとタイヤをかいたら、くるまのできあがり！いろいろな色で作って、道路（どうろ）にならべよう。
Finished! Draw the windows and wheels, and your car is finished! Make cars in many colors and line them up on a road.

How to play

大きな紙に道路をかいて、くるまをならべてみよう。パトカーや、タクシーにしてもたのしいよ。

Draw a road on a big sheet of paper and line up your cars. You can turn them into police cars or taxis, too!

Origami English in this model

corner角
triangle三角形
carくるま（自動車）
wheelタイヤ（車輪）
roofやね
road道路（どうろ）

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Car for?: About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 3 steps, and takes about 3 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 “くるま” (車). 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.