Later, the character was changed for equipment used in rituals enshrined as an amulet to exorcise the house's ogre at koyagumi (roof truss or framework) at the time of Jotoshiki (the roof-laying ceremony) as well as for heigushi to pray for the safety of the family.
後に、家内安全を祈願する幣串と同じように、家の鬼を祓う魔除けとして上棟式に小屋組に奉納される神祭具の事。