What age is this origami Rose for?

About Age 7+. It is rated “Medium” (level 3 of 5), with 9 steps, and takes about 10 minutes.

What paper do I need?

1 sheet of red origami paper + 1 small green sheet (half the size) No scissors or glue are needed.

What is it called in Japanese?

In Japanese it is “バラ”. 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 RoseバラRose

A rose seen from above. Fold the corners to the center three times, then tuck the center tips under at a slant, all in the same direction. The petals seem to swirl! A green calyx goes behind.

9 steps
about 10 min
1 sheet of red origami paper + 1 small green sheet (half the size)
Age 7+

How to fold

赤い紙の白い面を上にして、たてとよこに半分に折って、折りすじをつける
Start with the white side of the red paper up. Fold in half both ways, then unfold.
折りすじが、まん中の目じるしになります。
4つの角をまん中に合わせて折る（ざぶとん折り）
Fold all four corners to the center (blintz fold).
もう一度、4つの角をまん中に合わせて折る
Fold the four new corners to the center again.
もう一度、4つの角をまん中に合わせて折る（3回目）
Fold the corners to the center one more time. That makes three times.
紙があつくなるので、指のつめでしっかりおさえて折ります。
まん中の4つの角の先を、少しななめに、下の紙との間へ折りこむ
Tuck the tip of each center flap under itself, along a slanted line.
4つとも同じ向きにかたむけて折るのがコツ。うずまきのもとになります。
中から出てきた4つの角も、同じ向きにななめに折りこむ
Tuck the four tips that appear in the middle the same way, slanted in the same direction.
さっきより小さく折ります。まん中が小さく残ると、バラの花のしんに見えます。
外側の4つの角を、うしろへ少し折って丸くする
Fold the four outer corners behind a little to round the flower.
がく：みどりの小さい紙の白い面を上にして、4つの角をまん中に合わせて折る
Calyx: start with the white side of the small green sheet up. Fold all four corners to the center.
がくの上に、バラをのせてのりではる
Glue the rose on top of the calyx.
みどりの角が、花びらの間から 4つななめにのぞくようにのせます。
できあがり！バラのできあがり！カードにはったり、たくさん作って花たばにしたりしよう。黄色い紙で折ると、父の日のプレゼントにぴったりです。
Finished! Your rose is finished! Glue it on a card, or make lots of them for a bouquet. Fold one from yellow paper for Father’s Day.

Fun fact

バラは花の色によって「花言葉」がかわります。日本では、父の日に黄色いバラをおくる習慣があります。

Roses have different meanings depending on their color. In Japan, people often give yellow roses on Father’s Day.

Origami English in this model

unfold開く（元に戻す）
tuck差しこむ（はさみこむ）
fold in half半分に折る
corner角
flapフラップ（動かせる一枚）
white side白い面（裏）
roseバラ
petal花びら
spiralうずまき
calyxがく（花の下のみどりの部分）
slantななめ
tuck under下へ折りこむ

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Rose for?: About Age 7+. It is rated “Medium” (level 3 of 5), with 9 steps, and takes about 10 minutes.
What paper do I need?: 1 sheet of red origami paper + 1 small green sheet (half the size) No scissors or glue are needed.
What is it called in Japanese?: In Japanese it is “バラ”. 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.