What age is this origami Hamburger for?

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

What paper do I need?

1 sheet of double-sided origami paper (dark brown and light brown). With plain brown paper, the buns will be white No scissors or glue are needed.

What is it called in Japanese?

In Japanese it is “ハンバーガー”. 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 FoodOriginal

How to make an origami HamburgerハンバーガーHamburger

A hamburger with a meat patty between soft buns. Fold the top and bottom, and the patty appears in the middle.

4 steps
about 4 min
1 sheet of double-sided origami paper (dark brown and light brown). With plain brown paper, the buns will be white
Age 3+

How to fold

茶色の面を上にして、上のふちを、まん中より少し上まで折る（上のパン）
Start with the dark brown side up. Fold the top edge down to a little above the center. This is the top bun.
下のふちを、まん中より少し下まで折る（下のパン）
Fold the bottom edge up to a little below the center. This is the bottom bun.
まん中に、茶色のお肉がのこるようにします。
上の2つのかどを、うしろへ大きく折る
Fold the two top corners behind. Make them big.
パンの上が、まるくなります。
下の2つのかどを、うしろへ小さく折る
Fold the two bottom corners behind a little.
できあがり！レタス、チーズ、ごまをかいたら、ハンバーガーのできあがり！
Finished! Draw lettuce, cheese and sesame seeds, and your hamburger is finished!

How to play

ハンバーガーやさんごっこ。"One hamburger, please!" と英語で注文してみよう。

Play burger shop. Say "One hamburger, please!" to order.

Origami English in this model

corner角
edge辺（ふち）
bun（まるい）パン
meatお肉
lettuceレタス
cheeseチーズ

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Hamburger for?: About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 4 steps, and takes about 4 minutes.
What paper do I need?: 1 sheet of double-sided origami paper (dark brown and light brown). With plain brown paper, the buns will be white No scissors or glue are needed.
What is it called in Japanese?: In Japanese it is “ハンバーガー”. 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.