What age is this origami Helicopter for?

About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 5 steps, and takes about 5 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 “ヘリコプター”. 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.

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How to make an origami HelicopterヘリコプターHelicopter

A helicopter with a white window and a tail that points up. It starts from the kite shape.

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

How to fold

上の角を下の角に合わせて半分に折り、折りすじをつける
Fold in half from top to bottom and unfold to make a crease.
右の2つのふちを、まん中の線に合わせて折る（たこの形）
Fold the two right edges to the center line to make a kite shape.
上半分を、うしろへ折る
Fold the top half behind.
右の先を、ななめ上へ折る（しっぽ）
Fold the right tip up at a slant to make the tail.
先が上のふちより上に出るように折ります。
左の先と下の角を、うしろへ折る
Fold the left tip and the bottom corner behind.
できあがり！上にローター（プロペラ）、下に足をかいたら、ヘリコプターのできあがり！
Finished! Draw the rotor on top and the skids below, and your helicopter is finished!

Fun fact

ヘリコプターは、上の大きなローターを回して、まっすぐ上へうかんだり、空中でとまったりできます。

A helicopter spins its big rotor on top. It can go straight up and even stay still in the air.

Origami English in this model

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Helicopter for?: About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 5 steps, and takes about 5 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 “ヘリコプター”. 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.