How to make an origami Maple Leafもみじ(チャレンジ)Maple Leaf (Challenge)
A maple leaf with five pointed tips, just like a real one. Make a waterbomb base, then fold its four flaps in different directions to make the tips.

How to fold
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色の面を上にして、三角に折って折りすじをつける(2回)
Start with the colored side up. Fold in half into a triangle and unfold. Do it both ways.
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うしろの羽の先も、下のまん中から、ななめ上へ うしろに折る(左右)
Fold the back flaps up at a lower angle, behind, on both sides.
前の羽より、横に寝かせて折ると、5つの先がきれいに広がります。
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できあがり!葉のすじと くきをかいたら、もみじのできあがり! 赤・黄色・オレンジで折って、秋のリースやカードにかざろう。
Finished! Draw the veins and the stem, and your maple leaf is finished! Fold red, yellow and orange leaves for autumn cards.
Fun fact
日本のもみじ(イロハモミジ)の葉は、5つから7つに先がわかれています。秋に寒くなると、葉が赤くかわります。
The leaves of the Japanese maple have five to seven pointed tips. They turn red when it gets cold in autumn.
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❓ FAQ
- What age is this origami Maple Leaf for?
- About Age 7+. It is rated “Medium” (level 3 of 5), with 5 steps, and takes about 10 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 “もみじ(チャレンジ)” (紅葉). 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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