niha mo shidzukeshi.

Shima-dzutahi 1

Minume no saki wo

kogi-tameba

Yamato kohoshiku

tadzu saha ni naku. 5

7 See notes translation.

13 shiho-sawi, shiho-saki, flood-tide.

19 samorafu (saburafu) here means haberu.

22 kigishi [ha yo] akenu (past of akuru).