撥
Noun
1
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
word usually written using kana alone
plectrum (for a shamisen, biwa, etc.);pick
esp. 撥
2
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
word usually written using kana alone
drumstick (for taiko);mallet (for a gong);beater
esp. 桴, 枹
Other forms
桴 【ばち】 · 枹 【ばち】 (rarely used kanji form)