Doku
/ˈdoʊku/noun
A term used in various contexts, often associated with poison or toxicity in Japanese.
Did you know?In Japanese folklore, 'Doku' is often linked to the concept of life and death, representing a double-edged sword of creation and destruction.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Japanese
Japanese
毒
“poison, toxin, or harmful substance”
Classical Japanese
Old Japanese
毒
“illness or harmful influence, often associated with malevolent spirits”
Modern Japanese
Japanese
毒
“poison, still used in both literal and metaphorical contexts to signify danger or toxicity.”
19th Century
English
Doku
“borrowed term from Japanese, used in various translations and contexts related to poison.”