noun
Colloquial term for money, often used in casual or slightly rough contexts. Similar to 'dough' or 'bread' in English.
今月は札びらが足りなくてピンチだ。
I'm short on cash this month and in a pinch.
あいつは札びらの使い方が荒い。
That guy is reckless with his money.
Compound of 札 (さつ, 'bill, paper money') and 片 (ひら, 'flat piece'). The exact origin is uncertain, but it likely arose as a slang term referring to paper bills.