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
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.
The term is composed of 点 (point, mark), 鬼 (demon, spirit of the dead), and 簿 (register, record book). The exact derivation is uncertain, but it likely refers to marking or recording the deceased.