What’s the difference between 折るvs 折りたたむ

Meaning and usage

1. 折る (おる):
   • Meaning: To fold or bend with the intention of changing the shape or breaking something.
   • Usage: It refers to actions like folding paper, breaking a long stick, or bending something forcefully.
   • Example Sentence:
   • “まいこは　折り紙を　折っている”
   • “まいこは　木の枝を折っている”
   • ”転んで骨を折ってしまった”
2. 折りたたむ (おりたたむ):
   • Meaning: To fold or collapse something intentionally to make it more compact.
   • Usage: It specifically implies folding or collapsing to make something smaller or more organized.
   • Example Sentence:
   • “まいこは　地図を折りたたんで、ポケットに入れた.”　
   • “おにぎらずを作る時はまず、のりを4つに折りたたみます.”
   • ”シャツを折りたたんでください”