What age is this origami Round Fan (Uchiwa) for?

About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 4 steps, and takes about 5 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 “うちわ”. 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 Round Fan (Uchiwa)うちわRound Fan (Uchiwa)

A round fan, perfect for summer festivals. Fold the corners twice to make it round.

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

How to fold

色の面を上にして、下のはしを少し折り上げる
Start with the colored side up. Fold the bottom edge up a little.
白いおびが、うちわのもようになります。
左と右のはしを、うしろへ少し折る
Fold the left and right edges behind a little.
4つのかどを、うしろへ大きく折る
Fold the four corners behind. Make them big.
まるい形に近づけます。
のこりの小さなかどを、うしろへ折る
Fold the small corners behind.
かどをもう一度折ると、もっとまるくなります。
できあがり！金魚や花火の絵をかいたら、うちわのできあがり！うらにわりばしをテープではると、本当にあおげます。
Finished! Draw goldfish or fireworks on it, and your round fan is finished! Tape a wooden chopstick to the back, and you can really fan yourself.

Fun fact

うちわは、竹のほねに紙や布をはった、日本の夏の道具です。せんすとちがって、たたむことはできません。

An uchiwa is a Japanese summer fan made of paper or cloth on a bamboo frame. Unlike a sensu, it does not fold.

Origami English in this model

corner角
edge辺（ふち）
colored side色の面（表）
fanうちわ
handleもち手
goldfish金魚
coolすずしい

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Round Fan (Uchiwa) for?: About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 4 steps, and takes about 5 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 “うちわ”. 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.