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10 Language-to-English DictionariesOrigami
/ˌɒr.ɪˈɡɑː.mi/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The art or practice of folding paper into decorative shapes and figures.
"She spent the afternoon practicing origami, creating intricate paper cranes." - 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
Derived from Japanese words 'ori' (to fold) and 'kami' (paper), entering English usage in the mid-20th century. The traditional Japanese art form evolved from ceremonial folding practices during the Edo period into a worldwide mathematical and artistic discipline.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Origami" is said worldwide
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origami
Transliteration: or-i-ga-mi
"Elle a appris l'origami pour créer des décorations en papier."
Origami
Transliteration: o-ri-ga-mi
"Er hat Origami gelernt, um schöne Papierfiguren zu machen."
origami
Transliteration: o-ri-ga-mi
"Ha creato un bellissimo origami per il suo amico."
origami
Transliteration: o-ri-ga-mi
"Ella disfruta haciendo origami en su tiempo libre."
origami
Transliteration: o-ri-ga-mi
"Ele aprendeu origami para fazer presentes personalizados."
ओरिगामी
Transliteration: origami
"उसने ओरिगामी सीखने के लिए कई किताबें पढ़ी हैं।"
折纸
Transliteration: zhé zhǐ
"她在学校的折纸俱乐部里学会了很多技巧。"
종이접기
Transliteration: jong-i-jeob-gi
"그녀는 종이접기를 배우기 위해 많은 시간을 보냈다."
折り紙
Transliteration: origami
"彼女は折り紙を使って美しい作品を作った。"
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