What age is this origami Clownfish for?

About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 4 steps, and takes about 10 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 “クマノミ”. 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 ClownfishクマノミClownfish

An orange fish with white stripes that lives with sea anemones. A pleat makes the tail fin.

4 steps
about 10 min
1 sheet of origami paper
Age 5+

How to fold

上と下のかどを、まん中に合わせてうしろへ折る
Fold the top and bottom corners behind to the center.
右のかどを、左へ折る
Fold the right corner over to the left.
折った先を、右へ折りかえす（尾びれ）
Fold the tip back out to the right to make the tail fin.
左のかどを、うしろへ少し折る（頭）
Fold the left corner behind a little to make the head.
できあがり！白いしまを2本と、目をかいたら、クマノミのできあがり！
Finished! Draw two white stripes and an eye. Your clownfish is finished!

Fun fact

クマノミは、毒のあるイソギンチャクの中にすんでいます。体のねばねばが、毒から身を守ってくれます。

Clownfish live among stinging sea anemones. A slimy coat on their body protects them from the stings.

Origami English in this model

corner角
clownfishクマノミ
stripeしま
sea anemoneイソギンチャク

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Clownfish for?: About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 4 steps, and takes about 10 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 “クマノミ”. 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.