折り紙
Meanings
1
origami; paper folding
The traditional Japanese art of folding paper into decorative shapes and figures.
When I was a child, I often made cranes out of origami.
2
hallmark; certificate of authenticity
A paper attached to an artwork or antique certifying its authenticity and provenance; often used for swords, tea utensils, and calligraphy.
This sword comes with an Edo-period certificate of authenticity.
Usage patterns
- 折り紙を折るto fold origami (paper)
I folded origami with my child and made a crane.
- 折り紙で〈物〉を作るto make something out of origami paper
I'm good at making flowers out of origami paper.
Expressions
- 折り紙を付けるguarantee; vouch for; endorse