word
Japanese
origami
or-ih-GAH-mee
ˌɒrɪˈɡɑːmiListen
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Syllable breakdown
origami
Sounds like
Say 'or-ih-GAH-mee'.
Dictionary meaning
The Japanese art of folding paper into decorative shapes and figures.
History and origin
Japanese — 'ori' (folding) + 'kami' (paper).
Examples
- The origami crane is a symbol of peace and longevity in Japanese culture.
Common mispronunciations
or-ih-GAME-eeor-ih-GAM-ee
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