折り紙

おりがみ
Alternative writings: 折紙
Frequency:
1

The Japanese art of paper folding — making shapes (e.g., cranes, boxes) by folding paper.

Noun

Examples

子供たちと一緒に折り紙で鶴を作った。

I made paper cranes with the children.

授業で折り紙の基本を学んだ。

We learned the basics of origami in class.

折り紙は道具がほとんどいらないのが魅力だ。

The appeal of origami is that it requires almost no tools.

2

A stamp of approval or certificate of authenticity; used in expressions like '折り紙付き' to mean guaranteed or certified.

Noun

Examples

このブランドは折り紙付きだから安心して買える。

This brand is certified/reliable, so you can buy with confidence.

彼の実績は折り紙付きだ。

His track record is well-established/guaranteed.