Colloquial term for money, often used in casual or slightly rough contexts. Similar to 'dough' or 'bread' in English.
I'm short on cash this month and in a pinch.
That guy is reckless with his money.
Most common spelling; uses kana for the second part to avoid rare kanji.
Katakana variant sometimes seen in informal writing or for emphasis.
Kanji spelling using 片 (ひら); rarely used and may not be recognized by all readers.
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.