What age is this origami Pants for?

About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 4 steps, and takes about 4 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 “ズボン”. 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 PantsズボンPants

A pair of shorts with a white belt. Fold the paper into a long strip, then fold the ends down to make the legs.

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

How to fold

上と下のふちを、まん中に合わせて折る
Fold the top and bottom edges to the center.
上半分を、うしろへ折る
Fold the top half behind.
手前の1まいの上のふちを、少しだけ下へ折る（ベルトになる）
Fold the top edge of the top layer down a little to make the belt.
左右のはしを、ななめにうしろへ折り下げる（足になる）
Fold the left and right ends down behind at a slant to make the legs.
まん中に、少しすきまがのこるように折ります。
できあがり！ボタンやポケットをかいたら、ズボンのできあがり！「シャツ」と組み合わせてもいいね。
Finished! Draw a button and pockets, and your pants are finished! Try putting them together with a shirt.

How to play

シャツやドレスといっしょに作って、紙の着せかえ人形をつくってみよう。

Make shirts and dresses too, and play dress-up with a paper doll.

Origami English in this model

edge辺（ふち）
layer（重なった紙の）一枚
pantsズボン
shorts半ズボン
beltベルト
leg足

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Pants for?: About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 4 steps, and takes about 4 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 “ズボン”. 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.