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Is this word orgami Japanese in origin?

Yes, the word "origami" is Japanese in origin.

* Origami (折り紙) comes from two Japanese words:

* Ori (折る) meaning "to fold"

* Kami (紙) meaning "paper"

Therefore, "origami" literally translates to "folding paper."

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