What age is this origami Jellyfish for?

About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 4 steps, and takes about 4 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 “くらげ”. 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 JellyfishくらげJellyfish

A jellyfish floating in the sea. The corner you fold up behind becomes its round bell.

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

How to fold

上のかどを下のかどに合わせて、三角に折る
Fold the top corner down to the bottom corner to make a triangle.
下のかどを、上へうしろに折る（かさになる）
Fold the bottom corner up behind. This makes the bell.
左右のかどを、ななめ下へ折る（足）
Fold the side corners down at an angle. These are the arms.
かさの先を、うしろへ折る
Fold the tip of the bell behind.
できあがり！目と口をかいて、足の線を何本かかき足したら、くらげのできあがり。
Finished! Draw the eyes and mouth, and add some wavy lines for more arms. Your jellyfish is done!

Fun fact

くらげの体は、ほとんどが水でできています。

A jellyfish’s body is mostly made of water.

Origami English in this model

corner角
triangle三角形
jellyfishくらげ
floatうかぶ・ただよう
arm（くらげの）足・うで

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Jellyfish for?: About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 4 steps, and takes about 4 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 “くらげ”. 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.