散らし

ちらし
Alternative readings: チラシ
Frequency:
1

A leaflet, flyer, or handbill used to advertise a shop, event, or promotion.

NounUsually Kana

Examples

駅前で新しいスーパーのチラシを配っていた。

They were handing out flyers for a new supermarket in front of the station.

ポストに入っていた散らしを見て、今週末のセールを知った。

I learned about this weekend's sale by looking at the flyer that was in my mailbox.

デザインの良いチラシは目を引きやすい。

A well-designed flyer easily attracts attention.

2

The act or state of scattering; things being scattered or spread about.

Noun

Examples

強風で砂が散らしのように道路に舞った。

Sand blew across the road like a scattering in the strong wind.

机の上の書類の散らしを片付けた。

I tidied up the scattered papers on my desk.

3

Abbreviation of chirashizushi: sushi rice topped with a variety of ingredients scattered on top, often served for celebrations.

NounAbbreviationUsually Kana

Examples

今日は母の誕生日だから、ちらしを作った。

Today is my mother's birthday, so I made chirashi (sushi).

寿司屋でちらしを注文したら、新鮮なネタがたくさん乗っていた。

I ordered chirashi at the sushi restaurant and it came with lots of fresh toppings.

4

Writing in an irregular or scattered hand; often used as an abbreviation of '散らし書き' (scattered writing).

NounAbbreviation

Examples

このメモは散らしで書いてあって読みにくい。

This memo is written in a messy, scattered way and is hard to read.

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