Colloquial, slightly old-fashioned term for money, often used in casual or playful contexts. Comparable to English 'dough' or 'bread'.
I'm short on cash, so I can't go out today.
That person is always talking about money.
Most common kanji spelling for this colloquial money term.
Alternate kanji spelling using the honorific prefix 御.
Rare kanji spelling using 銭 (coin).
Kana spelling is common in casual writing.
Rarely used kanji form combining 御 and 銭.
From お (honorific prefix) + 足 (ashi, 'foot'), possibly from the idea of money 'walking away' or being used for travel expenses. The exact origin is uncertain.