how to fold; folding instructions
Refers to the method or instructions for folding something, especially origami. The reading おりがた is a rare alternative.
See also: 折り紙
この折り紙の折り方はとても簡単です。
The folding instructions for this origami are very easy.
箱の折り方を教えてください。
Please teach me how to fold a box.
Standard spelling for 'how to fold' or 'folding instructions'.
Less common variant without okurigana.
Compound of 折り (ori, 'folding', continuative form of 折る) and 方 (kata, 'way, method').