noun
A formal or Buddhist term for a record of deceased persons, similar to 過去帳. Used in temple or historical contexts.
See also: 過去帳
寺の点鬼簿には、何世紀にもわたる檀家の名前が記されている。
The temple's death register contains the names of parishioners spanning centuries.
He examined the old necrology and found his ancestor's posthumous Buddhist name.