Origami in Japanese
"origami" is written as one word in Japanese. No single kanji carries the meaning on its own.
The characters below are the ones most often used to write "origami" and related ideas.
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fold, break, fracture, bend, yield, submit
Reading: setsu
7 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of hand and axe. Breaking with hand.
What it carries
Origami, fold, refraction. Represents folding.
Related kanji for "origami"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for origami?
The most common kanji for "origami" is 折, read as setsu. It means fold, break, fracture. Related kanji: 紙 (origami).
How many strokes does 折 have?
折 has 7 strokes.