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ばち
bachi
Description
「ばち」は、悪いことをした人におこる、悪いむくいのことです。
"ばち" refers to the bad punishment that happens to people who do bad things.
よく「ばちが当たる」という形で使います。
It is often used in the phrase "ばちが当たる".
Meanings
ばちbachi
divine punishment for a bad deed
うそをつくと、ばちが当たるよ。
If you lie, you'll be punished.
ばちbachi
drumstick or plectrum for a traditional instrument
太鼓をばちでたたきます。
I play the drum with drumsticks.
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Notes
- Nuance
罰 (batsu) is a formal punishment; ばち (罰) implies karmic/divine retribution.
- Etymology
the instrument sense 撥/桴 is a separate word written differently but read the same.
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