What age is this origami Truck for?

About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 3 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 “トラック”. 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 TruckトラックTruck

A side view of a truck with a big cargo box and a slanted front window.

3 steps
about 4 min
1 sheet of origami paper
Age 3+

How to fold

下のふちを上のふちに合わせて、半分に折る
Fold in half from bottom to top.
左上の角を、ななめにうしろへ折る
Fold the top left corner behind at a slant.
上のふちの 3分の1くらいの所から、ななめに折ります。
左のはしを、うしろへ折る
Fold the left end behind.
できあがり！まどとタイヤをかいたら、トラックのできあがり！荷台に、はこぶ物の絵をかいてもたのしいよ。
Finished! Draw the window and the wheels, and your truck is finished! You can draw what it carries on the cargo box.

How to play

荷台に会社の名前やマークをかいて、じぶんだけのトラックにしよう。

Draw a company name or logo on the cargo box to make your own truck.

Origami English in this model

fold in half半分に折る
corner角
truckトラック
cargo荷物（にもつ）
carryはこぶ
driverうんてんしゅ

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Truck for?: About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 3 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 “トラック”. 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.