What age is this origami Moon Rabbit for?

About Age 7+. It is rated “Medium” (level 3 of 5), with 6 steps, and takes about 8 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 “月のうさぎ” (月のうさぎ). 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 Moon Rabbit月のうさぎMoon Rabbit

A rabbit sitting sideways and looking up at the moon. Perfect for a Tsukimi (moon-viewing) decoration.

6 steps
about 8 min
1 sheet of origami paper
Age 7+

How to fold

白い面を上にして、たて半分に折りすじをつける
Start with the white side up. Fold in half from side to side and unfold.
上の2つのふちを、まん中の線に合わせて折る
Fold the two upper edges to the center line.
右半分を、うしろへ折る
Fold the right half behind.
下の白い先を、中わり折りで中へ入れる
Inside reverse fold the white bottom point up inside.
おしりが平らになって、すわれます。
上の先を、中わり折りで前へたおす
Inside reverse fold the top point forward.
ここがうさぎの首と頭になります。
先を、中わり折りで上へおこす
Inside reverse fold the tip up to make the ears.
耳がぴんと立ちます。
できあがり！目をかいたら、月のうさぎのできあがり！黄色いまるい紙の月といっしょにかざろう。
Finished! Draw the eye, and your moon rabbit is finished! Display it with a round yellow paper moon.

Fun fact

日本では、月のもようが「うさぎがおもちをついている」すがたに見えると言われてきました。秋の十五夜には、おだんごやすすきをかざってお月見をします。

In Japan, people say the marks on the moon look like a rabbit pounding rice cakes. On the autumn full moon night, families enjoy moon viewing with dumplings and pampas grass.

Origami English in this model

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Moon Rabbit for?: About Age 7+. It is rated “Medium” (level 3 of 5), with 6 steps, and takes about 8 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 “月のうさぎ” (月のうさぎ). 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.