also: どっこ
single-pronged vajra; tokko; dokko
A ritual implement used in esoteric Buddhism, typically made of copper or iron, pointed at both ends. The term is domain-specific to Buddhist contexts.
A tokko is used in esoteric Buddhist rituals.
cloth with a tokko pattern
Refers to fabric or textile design featuring the tokko motif. This usage is less common and may appear in historical or artistic contexts.
This cloth has a tokko pattern woven into it.
ground stone tool from the late Jomon period
Standard kanji spelling for the Buddhist ritual implement.
Alternate reading; also used for the implement and pattern.
Alternate kanji spelling; less common than 独鈷.
Rare kanji variant.
独鈷 is an abbreviation of 独鈷杵, the single-pronged form of the Buddhist ritual implement called a vajra.