Bachi

Bachi (桴, 枹) (also batchi or buchi) is the name for the straight, wooden sticks used to play Japanese taiko drums, and also (written 撥) the plectrum for stringed instruments like the shamisen and biwa. Bachi used for stringed instruments are actually picks. They are very distinct in form and use from Western-style picks, which are usually smaller held between or mounted to fingers. In shape they are similar to an ice scraper or a putty knife.