Quick answer
折 is the kanji for "Fold". A common reading is お.る (oru). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Fold
Also : Bend · Break · Yield · Fracture
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
7 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 折 represents 'FOLD'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of fold.
On-reading: せつ — remember this sound by associating it with fold. Kun-reading: お.る.
Example Sentences
折り紙で鶴を折りました。
おりがみでつるをおりました。
I folded a paper crane.
傘が折れてしまいました。
かさがおれてしまいました。
My umbrella broke.
Vocabulary using 折
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
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