Japanese symbol for “origami”
折り紙
おりがみ
Romaji: origami
origami; art of paper folding
In Japanese, origami is 折り紙, read おりがみ (origami).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- n origami; art of paper folding
- n hallmark; certificate of authenticity
Written forms: 折り紙、折紙. Readings: おりがみ.
Kanji and stroke order
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 骨折 | こっせつ kossetsu | bone fracture |
| 時折 | ときおり tokiori | sometimes; at intervals; occasionally |
| 折り返し | おりかえし orikaeshi | by return; (call or write back) without delay |
| 挫折 | ざせつ zasetsu | setback; failure (e.g. plans, business); frustration |
| 折る | おる oru | to break; to fracture; to break off |
| 手紙 | てがみ tegami | letter; note |
| 表紙 | ひょうし hyoushi | cover (of a book, magazine, etc.); binding |
| 用紙 | ようし youshi | blank form |
See also: Chinese symbol for “origami”.
Data: JMdict (CC BY-SA 4.0); KANJIDIC2 (CC BY-SA 4.0); KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0); wordfreq (CC BY-SA 4.0 (data)). Retrieved 2026-10-22.
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