{"id":8260,"date":"2026-09-28T09:00:52","date_gmt":"2026-09-28T09:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.edusama.com\/origami-turna-kusu-nasil-yapilir-%e6%8a%98%e3%82%8a%e9%b6%b4-orizuru\/"},"modified":"2026-09-02T20:09:24","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T20:09:24","slug":"how-to-make-an-origami-crane-%e6%8a%98%e3%82%8a%e9%b6%b4-orizuru","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.edusama.com\/en\/how-to-make-an-origami-crane-%e6%8a%98%e3%82%8a%e9%b6%b4-orizuru\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make an Origami Crane | \u6298\u308a\u9db4 \u2013 Orizuru"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>How to Make an Origami Crane | <\/strong><strong>\u6298\u308a\u9db4<\/strong><strong> \u2013 Orizuru<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>One of the first figures that comes to mind when thinking of origami is the crane. Known in Japanese as \u6298\u308a\u9db4 (Orizuru), the origami crane is not only an elegant figure made from paper, but also an important symbol associated with longevity, good wishes, hope, and peace in Japanese culture. Made from a single square sheet of paper, Orizuru is one of the most classic models for beginners to learn.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>What Does Orizuru Mean?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In Japanese:<\/p>\n<p>\u6298\u308a (ori) \u2192 to fold<\/p>\n<p>\u9db4 (tsuru \/ zuru) \u2192 crane<\/p>\n<p>Together, these words form \u6298\u308a\u9db4 \u2013 Orizuru, meaning \u201cfolded crane.\u201d In Japanese culture, cranes are associated with long life and good fortune. For this reason, origami cranes are often used for celebrations, special occasions, and as expressions of good wishes.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>What Do You Need to Make an Origami Crane?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You do not need many materials to make an Orizuru.<\/p>\n<p>All you need is:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A square sheet of origami paper<\/li>\n<li>A flat working surface<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you do not have origami paper, you can also cut any thin sheet of paper into a square. For your first attempt, using a sheet measuring around 15 x 15 cm can make the folding process easier.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8250 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edusama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Origami-Turna-Kusu-Nasil-Yapilir-Orizuru-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edusama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Origami-Turna-Kusu-Nasil-Yapilir-Orizuru-2.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.edusama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Origami-Turna-Kusu-Nasil-Yapilir-Orizuru-2-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.edusama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Origami-Turna-Kusu-Nasil-Yapilir-Orizuru-2-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.edusama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Origami-Turna-Kusu-Nasil-Yapilir-Orizuru-2-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.edusama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Origami-Turna-Kusu-Nasil-Yapilir-Orizuru-2-600x400.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>How to Make an Origami Crane<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Fold the Paper Diagonally <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Place the square sheet of paper in front of you. Bring one corner to the opposite corner and fold it diagonally. Make a clear crease, then unfold the paper. Repeat the same process with the other two corners. You should now have two diagonal crease lines across the paper.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Fold the Paper in Half <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Fold the paper in half horizontally and then vertically. This will create several crease lines intersecting at the center of the paper. These creases will make it easier to collapse the paper correctly in the following steps.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Create the Square Base <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Using the creases you have created, fold the paper inward. As you bring the corners together, the paper will collapse into a smaller, multi-layered square. This basic origami shape is also commonly used in many other models.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Fold the Edges Toward the Center <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Position the square with the open end facing downward. Fold the right and left edges toward the center line. Fold the triangular section at the top downward to create another crease. Then unfold these folds.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Lift the Bottom Corner Upward <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Lift the bottom corner of the paper upward. Using the creases you created earlier, allow the right and left edges to fold inward. You should now have a long diamond shape. Turn the paper over and repeat the same process on the other side.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Narrow the Sections Beneath the Wings <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Fold the lower right and left edges of the diamond toward the center line. Turn the paper over and repeat on the other side. You will now begin to see two long points that will eventually form the crane\u2019s neck and tail.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Form the Neck and Tail <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Fold one of the long lower points upward. Instead of simply folding it over from the outside, gently open the layers of the paper and fold the point inward. Repeat the same process with the other long point.<\/p>\n<p>One of these sections will become the crane\u2019s neck, while the other will form its tail.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Make the Head <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Take the upper end of the section you selected as the neck and fold a small part inward at an angle. This small fold will form the crane\u2019s head and beak.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Open the Wings <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Carefully open the two wide sections at the top toward the left and right. These will form the crane\u2019s wings. Gently shape the body to give your origami crane its final form.<\/p>\n<p>And your Orizuru is ready!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8254 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edusama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Origami-Turna-Kusu-Nasil-Yapilir-Orizuru-3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edusama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Origami-Turna-Kusu-Nasil-Yapilir-Orizuru-3.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.edusama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Origami-Turna-Kusu-Nasil-Yapilir-Orizuru-3-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.edusama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Origami-Turna-Kusu-Nasil-Yapilir-Orizuru-3-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.edusama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Origami-Turna-Kusu-Nasil-Yapilir-Orizuru-3-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.edusama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Origami-Turna-Kusu-Nasil-Yapilir-Orizuru-3-600x400.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Senbazuru: The Tradition of One Thousand Cranes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>One of the best-known Japanese traditions associated with Orizuru is \u5343\u7fbd\u9db4 \u2013 Senbazuru.<\/p>\n<p>Sen (\u5343) means \u201cone thousand,\u201d<\/p>\n<p>ba (\u7fbd) is a counter used for birds,<\/p>\n<p>and zuru (\u9db4) means \u201ccrane.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Senbazuru is the name given to an arrangement made by bringing together 1,000 origami cranes.<\/p>\n<p>The cranes are usually connected with strings to form long strands and may be presented as symbols of good wishes, recovery, peace, or support.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sadako Sasaki and the Origami Cranes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The story of Sadako Sasaki played an important role in making the origami crane an internationally recognized symbol of peace. Sadako Sasaki was one of the children affected by the long-term consequences of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima.<\/p>\n<p>After becoming ill, Sadako began folding origami cranes, and her story eventually spread to countries around the world. Today, the Children\u2019s Peace Monument in Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park is visited in memory of Sadako and children affected by war. Colorful origami cranes sent from around the world have also become symbols of wishes for peace at the site.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why Is Orizuru So Special?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>All you need to make an origami crane is a small square sheet of paper.<\/p>\n<p>Yet after just a series of folds, the resulting figure carries much broader meanings in Japanese culture. Orizuru is one of the most recognizable origami figures representing hope, peace, longevity, and good wishes.<\/p>\n<p>For this reason, if you are trying origami for the first time, the first model in our series, \u6298\u308a\u9db4 \u2013 Orizuru, can be a wonderful introduction to the Japanese art of paper folding.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Make an Origami Crane | \u6298\u308a\u9db4 \u2013 Orizuru One of the first figures that comes to mind when thinking of origami is the crane. 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