What age is this origami Leaf for?

About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 7 steps, and takes about 6 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 “はっぱ” (葉っぱ). 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 LeafはっぱLeaf

A long leaf with veins. You make small pleats to show the lines of the leaf. It looks great next to a paper flower.

7 steps
about 6 min
1 sheet of origami paper
Age 5+

How to fold

たて半分に折って、折りすじをつける
Fold in half from side to side and unfold.
下の2つのふちを、まん中の線に合わせて折る
Fold the two lower edges to the center line.
上の2つのふちも、まん中の線に合わせて折る
Fold the two upper edges to the center line, too.
うらがえす
Turn it over.
上の先を下へ折り、そのすぐ下で上へ折り返して、だんをつける
Fold the top point down. Then fold it back up just below the first fold to make a pleat.
だんのはばは、指の先くらい。2つの折り目は平行に。
下の先を上へ折り、そのすぐ上で下へ折り返して、だんをつける
Fold the bottom point up. Then fold it back down just above the fold to make another pleat.
うらがえす
Turn it over.
できあがり！はっぱのできあがり！チューリップやあさがおの花といっしょに、画用紙にはってみよう。
Finished! Your leaf is finished! Glue it on paper next to a tulip or a morning glory.

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❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Leaf for?: About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 7 steps, and takes about 6 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 “はっぱ” (葉っぱ). 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.