also: げんなま
cold cash; hard cash
Slang term emphasizing physical money, often used in contrast to credit or digital payments.
Some shops give a discount if you pay in cold cash.
He always carries hard cash with him.
Hiragana variant of the same mixed spelling.
Ateji spelling; rarely used.
A slang formation in which 現 abbreviates 現金 “cash” and ナマ conveys something unprocessed or immediately tangible, hence cash on hand.