ビラ
びら
noun
flyer, leaflet, handbill
1.
flyer, leaflet, handbill
A printed sheet of paper distributed to advertise events, products, or causes. Often handed out on the street or posted on walls.
Usage
ビラ is a somewhat dated word compared to チラシ, which is the more common term for advertising flyers. ビラ tends to appear in contexts involving political leaflets, protest materials, or street-level distribution, while チラシ is more neutral and commercial.
Etymology
From Portuguese "bilhete" (ticket/note) or possibly a Japanese onomatopoeia for things fluttering.