🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

折り紙

Pronunciation / Transliteration: origami

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Origami/ɔːrɪˈɡɑːmi/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"彼女は折り紙を使って美しい作品を作った。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The art or practice of folding paper into decorative shapes and figures.

    "She spent the afternoon practicing origami, creating intricate paper cranes."
  2. 2

    A piece of paper art created by folding paper.

    "The origami displayed at the exhibition showcased the artist's skill and creativity."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'origami' originates from the Japanese words 'oru' meaning 'to fold' and 'kami' meaning 'paper'. It became popular in the West during the 20th century as Japanese culture gained global recognition, evolving from a traditional craft to a modern art form.

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