What age is this origami Pufferfish for?

About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 3 steps, and takes about 3 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 “ふぐ”. 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 PufferfishふぐPufferfish

A round pufferfish, all puffed up. You only fold the corners.

3 steps
about 3 min
1 sheet of origami paper
Age 3+

How to fold

上と下のかどを、うしろへ折る
Fold the top and bottom corners behind.
左のかどを、うしろへ折る（口のところ）
Fold the left corner behind. This is the mouth side.
右のかど（しっぽ）の先を、うしろへ少し折る
Fold the tip of the right corner (the tail) behind a little.
できあがり！目と口、それにとげとげをかいたら、ふぐのできあがり。
Finished! Draw the eyes, the mouth and some spikes. Your pufferfish is done!

Fun fact

ふぐは、びっくりすると水をすいこんで、体をまるくふくらませます。

When a pufferfish is scared, it swallows water and puffs up into a ball.

Origami English in this model

corner角
pufferfishふぐ
spikeとげ
puff upふくらむ

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Pufferfish for?: About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 3 steps, and takes about 3 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 “ふぐ”. 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.