What age is this origami Lion Face for?

About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 4 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 “ライオン”. 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 Lion FaceライオンLion Face

A lion face with a big round mane. You fold all four corners the same way.

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

How to fold

半分に折って、折りすじを2本つける
Fold in half both ways and unfold.
4つのかどを、まん中に合わせて折る
Fold all four corners to the center.
まん中のかどを、外へ折りかえす
Fold the four center points back out.
かどの先が、ふちにとどかないくらいに折ります。
4つのかどを、うしろへ折る
Fold the four corners behind.
できあがり！目と鼻と口、たてがみの線をかいたら、ライオンのできあがり。がおー！
Finished! Draw the eyes, nose, mouth and some lines on the mane. Roar!

Fun fact

たてがみがあるのは、おすのライオンだけです。

Only male lions have a mane.

Origami English in this model

unfold開く（元に戻す）
fold in half半分に折る
corner角
lionライオン
maneたてがみ
roarほえる

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Lion Face for?: About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 4 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 “ライオン”. 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.