Godan verb, transitive verb

  1. to break, to fracture, to break off, to snap off, to pick (e.g. flowers).
  2. to fold, to bend.
  3. to make (origami).
  4. to interrupt, to end.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
折る おる

Contained Kanji Breakdown

fold, break, fracture
お.る おり セツ (4th, N3)
hand, hand radical (no. 64)
シュ
axe, 1.32 lb, catty
キン (8th, N1)