How to make a Paper PopperかみでっぽうPaper Popper
A classic toy that goes "BANG!" when you swing it down. The bigger the paper, the louder the sound.
- 6 steps
- about 5 min
- 1 sheet of A4 paper, placed sideways (newspaper or flyers work too)
- Age 5+
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How to fold
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上下半分に折って、折りすじをつける
Fold in half from top to bottom and unfold.
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4つの角を、まん中の線に合わせて折る
Fold all four corners to the center line.
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まん中の線で、上を下へ半分に折る
Fold in half from top to bottom along the center line.
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左右半分に折って、折りすじをつける
Fold in half from left to right and unfold.
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左右のはしを、上のふちがまん中の線に重なるように下へ折る
Fold both ends down so the top edges line up with the center line.
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まん中の線で、うしろへ半分に折る（山折り）
Mountain fold in half along the center line.
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できあがり！かみでっぽうのできあがり！ 下の、はしが2つ重なった角を持ってあそびます。
Finished! Your paper popper is finished! Hold it by the bottom point, where the two ends meet.
How to play
下の角（はしが2つ重なった所）をしっかり持ち、うでを上から下へ、いきおいよくふりおろします。中の紙が飛び出して「パン！」と鳴ります。鳴ったら、出てきた紙を中にもどして、何回でもあそべます。耳のそばや、人の顔の近くではやらないでね。
Hold the bottom point tightly and swing your arm down hard. The inside paper pops out with a loud "BANG!" Push the paper back in and play again. Do not pop it near anyone's ears or face.
Origami English in this model
- unfold開く（元に戻す）
- line up合わせる（そろえる）
- mountain fold山折り
- fold in half半分に折る
- corner角
- edge辺（ふち）
- center line中心線
- popperかみでっぽう（パンと鳴るもの）
- bangパン！（大きな音）
- swingふる
- loud（音が）大きい
❓ FAQ
- What age is this origami Paper Popper for?
- About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 6 steps, and takes about 5 minutes.
- What paper do I need?
- 1 sheet of A4 paper, placed sideways (newspaper or flyers work too) No scissors or glue are needed.
- What is it called in Japanese?
- In Japanese it is “かみでっぽう” (紙鉄砲). 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.
