This is the 6700th most frequent Japanese word.
バチ
"バチ" means "punishment," "divine retribution," or "bad karma."
バチが当たる (be struck by divine punishment) - here, バチ refers to punishment for wrongdoing or divine retribution.
バチが当たるとは、悪い行いの結果として罰を受けることです。
To be struck by divine punishment means receiving retribution as a result of bad actions.
バチ (drumsticks) - here, バチ refers to the sticks used in traditional drumming performances.
お祭りの太鼓演奏で、演奏者はバチを使って力強く叩きます。
During the festival's drum performance, the performer vigorously strikes using drumsticks.
バチ (drumsticks) - in this sentence, バチ is used to describe drumsticks in a cultural context.