ばち

  1. noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

    plectrum (for a shamisen, biwa, etc.), pick
    esp. 撥
    word usually written using kana alone

  2. noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

    drumstick (for taiko), mallet (for a gong), beater
    esp. 桴, 枹
    word usually written using kana alone