What age is this origami Ginkgo Leaf 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 “いちょう”. 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 Ginkgo LeafいちょうGinkgo Leaf

A fan-shaped yellow ginkgo leaf. Fold several with yellow paper for an autumn path!

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

How to fold

白い面を上にして、上のかどを下のかどに合わせて三角に折る
Start with the white side up. Fold the top corner down to the bottom corner to make a triangle.
上の左右のかどを、うしろへ折る
Fold the top left and top right corners behind.
おうぎの上が、まるくなります。
下の先を、少しうしろへ折る
Fold the bottom point behind a little.
できあがり！葉のすじと、まん中の切れこみ、じくをかいたら、いちょうのできあがり！
Finished! Draw the leaf lines, the small notch in the middle and the stem. Your ginkgo leaf is finished!

Fun fact

いちょうは、秋に葉がまっ黄色になる木です。実は「ぎんなん」といい、においが強いことで知られています。

Ginkgo trees turn bright yellow in autumn. Their nuts are called ginnan and are known for their strong smell.

Origami English in this model

corner角
white side白い面（裏）
triangle三角形
ginkgoいちょう
leaf葉っぱ
fanおうぎ
yellow黄色

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Ginkgo Leaf 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 “いちょう”. 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.